SIP of ₹5,000 per Month for 8 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹5,000 monthly over a 8-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹480,000
96 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹327,633
68.3% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹807,633
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹782,304
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹480,000 +₹150,785 ₹630,785
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹480,000 +₹167,569 ₹647,569
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹480,000 +₹193,805 ₹673,805
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹480,000 +₹256,996 ₹736,996
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹480,000 +₹327,633 ₹807,633
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹480,000 +₹449,683 ₹929,683

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹5,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 8 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹5,000 for 8 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹807,633 against an invested principal of ₹480,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹327,633.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹5,000 SIP after 8 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 ₹25,329, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹782,304.

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 ₹630,785. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹807,633, generating ₹176,848 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 8 years, the purchasing power of your ₹807,633 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹506,719 in today's money.

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