SIP of ₹4,000 per Month for 5 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹4,000 monthly over a 5-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹240,000
60 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹89,945
37.5% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹329,945
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹329,945
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹240,000 +₹44,227 ₹284,227
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹240,000 +₹48,813 ₹288,813
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹240,000 +₹55,867 ₹295,867
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹240,000 +₹72,330 ₹312,330
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹240,000 +₹89,945 ₹329,945
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹240,000 +₹118,727 ₹358,727

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹4,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 5 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹4,000 for 5 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹329,945 against an invested principal of ₹240,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹89,945.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹4,000 SIP after 5 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 ₹0, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹329,945.

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 ₹284,227. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹329,945, generating ₹45,718 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 5 years, the purchasing power of your ₹329,945 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹246,554 in today's money.

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