SIP of ₹5,000 per Month for 18 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹5,000 monthly over a 18-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹1,080,000
216 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹2,747,196
254.4% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹3,827,196
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹3,499,422
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹1,080,000 +₹972,754 ₹2,052,754
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹1,080,000 +₹1,109,749 ₹2,189,749
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹1,080,000 +₹1,336,434 ₹2,416,434
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹1,080,000 +₹1,947,840 ₹3,027,840
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹1,080,000 +₹2,747,196 ₹3,827,196
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹1,080,000 +₹4,441,277 ₹5,521,277

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

TimelineInvested PrincipalGrowth / GainsTotal Corpus Value
Year 1 ₹60,000 +₹4,047 ₹64,047
Year 2 ₹120,000 +₹16,216 ₹136,216
Year 3 ₹180,000 +₹37,538 ₹217,538
Year 4 ₹240,000 +₹69,174 ₹309,174
Year 5 ₹300,000 +₹112,432 ₹412,432
Year 6 ₹360,000 +₹168,785 ₹528,785
Year 7 ₹420,000 +₹239,895 ₹659,895
Year 8 ₹480,000 +₹327,633 ₹807,633
Year 9 ₹540,000 +₹434,108 ₹974,108
Year 10 ₹600,000 +₹561,695 ₹1,161,695
Year 11 ₹660,000 +₹713,074 ₹1,373,074
Year 12 ₹720,000 +₹891,261 ₹1,611,261
Year 13 ₹780,000 +₹1,099,656 ₹1,879,656
Year 14 ₹840,000 +₹1,342,090 ₹2,182,090
Year 15 ₹900,000 +₹1,622,880 ₹2,522,880
Year 16 ₹960,000 +₹1,946,891 ₹2,906,891
Year 17 ₹1,020,000 +₹2,319,604 ₹3,339,604
Year 18 ₹1,080,000 +₹2,747,196 ₹3,827,196

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹5,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 18 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹5,000 for 18 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹3,827,196 against an invested principal of ₹1,080,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹2,747,196.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹5,000 SIP after 18 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 ₹327,775, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹3,499,422.

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 ₹2,052,754. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹3,827,196, generating ₹1,774,443 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 18 years, the purchasing power of your ₹3,827,196 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹1,340,834 in today's money.

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