SIP of ₹500 per Month for 10 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹500 monthly over a 10-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹60,000
120 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹56,170
93.6% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹116,170
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹116,170
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹60,000 +₹24,658 ₹84,658
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹60,000 +₹27,535 ₹87,535
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹60,000 +₹32,083 ₹92,083
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹60,000 +₹43,276 ₹103,276
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹60,000 +₹56,170 ₹116,170
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹60,000 +₹79,329 ₹139,329

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

TimelineInvested PrincipalGrowth / GainsTotal Corpus Value
Year 1 ₹6,000 +₹405 ₹6,405
Year 2 ₹12,000 +₹1,622 ₹13,622
Year 3 ₹18,000 +₹3,754 ₹21,754
Year 4 ₹24,000 +₹6,917 ₹30,917
Year 5 ₹30,000 +₹11,243 ₹41,243
Year 6 ₹36,000 +₹16,879 ₹52,879
Year 7 ₹42,000 +₹23,990 ₹65,990
Year 8 ₹48,000 +₹32,763 ₹80,763
Year 9 ₹54,000 +₹43,411 ₹97,411
Year 10 ₹60,000 +₹56,170 ₹116,170

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹500 invested monthly in SIP become after 10 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹500 for 10 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹116,170 against an invested principal of ₹60,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹56,170.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹500 SIP after 10 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 ₹116,170.

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 ₹84,658. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹116,170, generating ₹31,512 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 10 years, the purchasing power of your ₹116,170 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹64,868 in today's money.

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