SIP of ₹40,000 per Month for 5 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹40,000 monthly over a 5-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹2,400,000
60 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹899,455
37.5% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹3,299,455
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹3,202,648
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹2,400,000 +₹442,271 ₹2,842,271
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹2,400,000 +₹488,128 ₹2,888,128
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹2,400,000 +₹558,668 ₹2,958,668
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹2,400,000 +₹723,295 ₹3,123,295
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹2,400,000 +₹899,455 ₹3,299,455
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹2,400,000 +₹1,187,268 ₹3,587,268

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

TimelineInvested PrincipalGrowth / GainsTotal Corpus Value
Year 1 ₹480,000 +₹32,373 ₹512,373
Year 2 ₹960,000 +₹129,728 ₹1,089,728
Year 3 ₹1,440,000 +₹300,306 ₹1,740,306
Year 4 ₹1,920,000 +₹553,393 ₹2,473,393
Year 5 ₹2,400,000 +₹899,455 ₹3,299,455

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹40,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 5 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹40,000 for 5 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹3,299,455 against an invested principal of ₹2,400,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹899,455.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹40,000 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 ₹96,807, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹3,202,648.

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 ₹2,842,271. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹3,299,455, generating ₹457,183 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 ₹3,299,455 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹2,465,544 in today's money.

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