SIP of ₹4,000 per Month for 20 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹4,000 monthly over a 20-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹960,000
240 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹3,036,592
316.3% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹3,996,592
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹3,632,643
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹960,000 +₹1,012,310 ₹1,972,310
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹960,000 +₹1,161,671 ₹2,121,671
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹960,000 +₹1,411,789 ₹2,371,789
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹960,000 +₹2,102,788 ₹3,062,788
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹960,000 +₹3,036,592 ₹3,996,592
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹960,000 +₹5,103,820 ₹6,063,820

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
Year 16 ₹768,000 +₹1,557,513 ₹2,325,513
Year 17 ₹816,000 +₹1,855,683 ₹2,671,683
Year 18 ₹864,000 +₹2,197,757 ₹3,061,757
Year 19 ₹912,000 +₹2,589,302 ₹3,501,302
Year 20 ₹960,000 +₹3,036,592 ₹3,996,592

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹4,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 20 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹4,000 for 20 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹3,996,592 against an invested principal of ₹960,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹3,036,592.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹4,000 SIP after 20 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 ₹363,949, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹3,632,643.

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 ₹1,972,310. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹3,996,592, generating ₹2,024,282 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 20 years, the purchasing power of your ₹3,996,592 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹1,246,156 in today's money.

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