SIP of ₹45,000 per Month for 3 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹45,000 monthly over a 3-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹1,620,000
36 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹337,844
20.9% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹1,957,844
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹1,931,239
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹1,620,000 +₹173,086 ₹1,793,086
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹1,620,000 +₹190,203 ₹1,810,203
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹1,620,000 +₹216,261 ₹1,836,261
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹1,620,000 +₹275,850 ₹1,895,850
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹1,620,000 +₹337,844 ₹1,957,844
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹1,620,000 +₹435,575 ₹2,055,575

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

TimelineInvested PrincipalGrowth / GainsTotal Corpus Value
Year 1 ₹540,000 +₹36,420 ₹576,420
Year 2 ₹1,080,000 +₹145,944 ₹1,225,944
Year 3 ₹1,620,000 +₹337,844 ₹1,957,844

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹45,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 3 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹45,000 for 3 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹1,957,844 against an invested principal of ₹1,620,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹337,844.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹45,000 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 ₹26,606, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹1,931,239.

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 ₹1,793,086. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹1,957,844, generating ₹164,758 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 ₹1,957,844 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹1,643,844 in today's money.

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