SIP of ₹500 per Month for 2 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹500 monthly over a 2-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹12,000
24 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹1,622
13.5% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹13,622
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹13,622
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹12,000 +₹847 ₹12,847
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹12,000 +₹929 ₹12,929
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹12,000 +₹1,053 ₹13,053
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹12,000 +₹1,334 ₹13,334
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹12,000 +₹1,622 ₹13,622
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹12,000 +₹2,068 ₹14,068

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹500 invested monthly in SIP become after 2 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹500 for 2 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹13,622 against an invested principal of ₹12,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹1,622.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹500 SIP after 2 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 ₹13,622.

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 ₹12,847. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹13,622, generating ₹774 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 2 years, the purchasing power of your ₹13,622 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹12,123 in today's money.

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