SIP of ₹30,000 per Month for 18 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹30,000 monthly over a 18-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹6,480,000
216 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹16,483,177
254.4% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹22,963,177
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹20,918,405
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹6,480,000 +₹5,836,522 ₹12,316,522
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹6,480,000 +₹6,658,492 ₹13,138,492
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹6,480,000 +₹8,018,601 ₹14,498,601
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹6,480,000 +₹11,687,037 ₹18,167,037
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹6,480,000 +₹16,483,177 ₹22,963,177
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹6,480,000 +₹26,647,659 ₹33,127,659

Year-by-Year Wealth Accumulation Schedule (@ 12% CAGR)

TimelineInvested PrincipalGrowth / GainsTotal Corpus Value
Year 1 ₹360,000 +₹24,280 ₹384,280
Year 2 ₹720,000 +₹97,296 ₹817,296
Year 3 ₹1,080,000 +₹225,229 ₹1,305,229
Year 4 ₹1,440,000 +₹415,045 ₹1,855,045
Year 5 ₹1,800,000 +₹674,591 ₹2,474,591
Year 6 ₹2,160,000 +₹1,012,711 ₹3,172,711
Year 7 ₹2,520,000 +₹1,439,370 ₹3,959,370
Year 8 ₹2,880,000 +₹1,965,797 ₹4,845,797
Year 9 ₹3,240,000 +₹2,604,645 ₹5,844,645
Year 10 ₹3,600,000 +₹3,370,172 ₹6,970,172
Year 11 ₹3,960,000 +₹4,278,444 ₹8,238,444
Year 12 ₹4,320,000 +₹5,347,565 ₹9,667,565
Year 13 ₹4,680,000 +₹6,597,934 ₹11,277,934
Year 14 ₹5,040,000 +₹8,052,539 ₹13,092,539
Year 15 ₹5,400,000 +₹9,737,280 ₹15,137,280
Year 16 ₹5,760,000 +₹11,681,346 ₹17,441,346
Year 17 ₹6,120,000 +₹13,917,625 ₹20,037,625
Year 18 ₹6,480,000 +₹16,483,177 ₹22,963,177

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹30,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 18 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹30,000 for 18 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹22,963,177 against an invested principal of ₹6,480,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹16,483,177.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹30,000 SIP after 18 years?

Under Section 112A (revised post-Budget 2024), Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG) from equity mutual funds held for more than 12 months are tax-exempt up to ₹1.25 Lakh per financial year. Profits exceeding ₹1.25 Lakh are taxed at flat 12.5%. For this scenario, estimated tax is ₹2,044,772, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹20,918,405.

How does an equity SIP compare to a Bank Recurring Deposit (RD)?

In a Bank RD at 6.5% interest, your total corpus would be ₹12,316,522. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹22,963,177, generating ₹10,646,655 in extra wealth due to compounding power.

What will be the real purchasing power of the corpus after inflation?

Assuming an average inflation rate of 6% over 18 years, the purchasing power of your ₹22,963,177 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹8,045,007 in today's money.

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