SIP of ₹4,000 per Month for 15 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹4,000 monthly over a 15-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹720,000
180 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹1,298,304
180.3% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹2,018,304
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹1,871,641
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹720,000 +₹500,756 ₹1,220,756
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹720,000 +₹566,496 ₹1,286,496
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹720,000 +₹673,381 ₹1,393,381
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹720,000 +₹951,697 ₹1,671,697
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹720,000 +₹1,298,304 ₹2,018,304
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹720,000 +₹1,987,452 ₹2,707,452

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

TimelineInvested PrincipalGrowth / GainsTotal Corpus Value
Year 1 ₹48,000 +₹3,237 ₹51,237
Year 2 ₹96,000 +₹12,973 ₹108,973
Year 3 ₹144,000 +₹30,031 ₹174,031
Year 4 ₹192,000 +₹55,339 ₹247,339
Year 5 ₹240,000 +₹89,945 ₹329,945
Year 6 ₹288,000 +₹135,028 ₹423,028
Year 7 ₹336,000 +₹191,916 ₹527,916
Year 8 ₹384,000 +₹262,106 ₹646,106
Year 9 ₹432,000 +₹347,286 ₹779,286
Year 10 ₹480,000 +₹449,356 ₹929,356
Year 11 ₹528,000 +₹570,459 ₹1,098,459
Year 12 ₹576,000 +₹713,009 ₹1,289,009
Year 13 ₹624,000 +₹879,725 ₹1,503,725
Year 14 ₹672,000 +₹1,073,672 ₹1,745,672
Year 15 ₹720,000 +₹1,298,304 ₹2,018,304

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹4,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 15 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹4,000 for 15 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹2,018,304 against an invested principal of ₹720,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹1,298,304.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹4,000 SIP after 15 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 ₹146,663, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹1,871,641.

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 ₹1,220,756. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹2,018,304, generating ₹797,548 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 15 years, the purchasing power of your ₹2,018,304 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹842,168 in today's money.

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