SIP of ₹40,000 per Month for 6 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹40,000 monthly over a 6-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹2,880,000
72 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹1,350,281
46.9% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹4,230,281
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹4,077,121
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹2,880,000 +₹649,864 ₹3,529,864
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹2,880,000 +₹718,858 ₹3,598,858
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹2,880,000 +₹825,553 ₹3,705,553
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹2,880,000 +₹1,077,156 ₹3,957,156
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹2,880,000 +₹1,350,281 ₹4,230,281
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹2,880,000 +₹1,804,782 ₹4,684,782

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
Year 6 ₹2,880,000 +₹1,350,281 ₹4,230,281

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹40,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 6 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹40,000 for 6 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹4,230,281 against an invested principal of ₹2,880,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹1,350,281.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹40,000 SIP after 6 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 ₹153,160, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹4,077,121.

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 ₹3,529,864. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹4,230,281, generating ₹700,417 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 6 years, the purchasing power of your ₹4,230,281 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹2,982,181 in today's money.

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