SIP of ₹4,500 per Month for 3 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹4,500 monthly over a 3-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹162,000
36 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹33,784
20.9% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹195,784
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹195,784
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹162,000 +₹17,309 ₹179,309
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹162,000 +₹19,020 ₹181,020
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹162,000 +₹21,626 ₹183,626
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹162,000 +₹27,585 ₹189,585
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹162,000 +₹33,784 ₹195,784
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹162,000 +₹43,558 ₹205,558

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

TimelineInvested PrincipalGrowth / GainsTotal Corpus Value
Year 1 ₹54,000 +₹3,642 ₹57,642
Year 2 ₹108,000 +₹14,594 ₹122,594
Year 3 ₹162,000 +₹33,784 ₹195,784

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹4,500 invested monthly in SIP become after 3 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹4,500 for 3 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹195,784 against an invested principal of ₹162,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹33,784.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹4,500 SIP after 3 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 ₹195,784.

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 ₹179,309. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹195,784, generating ₹16,476 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 3 years, the purchasing power of your ₹195,784 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹164,384 in today's money.

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