SIP of ₹40,000 per Month for 8 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹40,000 monthly over a 8-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹3,840,000
96 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹2,621,063
68.3% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹6,461,063
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹6,149,055
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹3,840,000 +₹1,206,281 ₹5,046,281
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹3,840,000 +₹1,340,552 ₹5,180,552
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹3,840,000 +₹1,550,442 ₹5,390,442
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹3,840,000 +₹2,055,970 ₹5,895,970
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹3,840,000 +₹2,621,063 ₹6,461,063
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹3,840,000 +₹3,597,463 ₹7,437,463

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
Year 7 ₹3,360,000 +₹1,919,160 ₹5,279,160
Year 8 ₹3,840,000 +₹2,621,063 ₹6,461,063

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹40,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 8 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹40,000 for 8 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹6,461,063 against an invested principal of ₹3,840,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹2,621,063.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹40,000 SIP after 8 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 ₹312,008, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹6,149,055.

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 ₹5,046,281. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹6,461,063, generating ₹1,414,782 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 8 years, the purchasing power of your ₹6,461,063 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹4,053,751 in today's money.

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