SIP of ₹6,000 per Month for 17 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹6,000 monthly over a 17-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹1,224,000
204 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹2,783,525
227.4% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹4,007,525
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹3,675,209
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹1,224,000 +₹1,014,783 ₹2,238,783
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹1,224,000 +₹1,154,397 ₹2,378,397
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹1,224,000 +₹1,384,055 ₹2,608,055
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹1,224,000 +₹1,996,190 ₹3,220,190
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹1,224,000 +₹2,783,525 ₹4,007,525
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹1,224,000 +₹4,416,646 ₹5,640,646

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

TimelineInvested PrincipalGrowth / GainsTotal Corpus Value
Year 1 ₹72,000 +₹4,856 ₹76,856
Year 2 ₹144,000 +₹19,459 ₹163,459
Year 3 ₹216,000 +₹45,046 ₹261,046
Year 4 ₹288,000 +₹83,009 ₹371,009
Year 5 ₹360,000 +₹134,918 ₹494,918
Year 6 ₹432,000 +₹202,542 ₹634,542
Year 7 ₹504,000 +₹287,874 ₹791,874
Year 8 ₹576,000 +₹393,159 ₹969,159
Year 9 ₹648,000 +₹520,929 ₹1,168,929
Year 10 ₹720,000 +₹674,034 ₹1,394,034
Year 11 ₹792,000 +₹855,689 ₹1,647,689
Year 12 ₹864,000 +₹1,069,513 ₹1,933,513
Year 13 ₹936,000 +₹1,319,587 ₹2,255,587
Year 14 ₹1,008,000 +₹1,610,508 ₹2,618,508
Year 15 ₹1,080,000 +₹1,947,456 ₹3,027,456
Year 16 ₹1,152,000 +₹2,336,269 ₹3,488,269
Year 17 ₹1,224,000 +₹2,783,525 ₹4,007,525

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹6,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 17 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹6,000 for 17 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹4,007,525 against an invested principal of ₹1,224,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹2,783,525.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹6,000 SIP after 17 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 ₹332,316, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹3,675,209.

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 ₹2,238,783. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹4,007,525, generating ₹1,768,742 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 17 years, the purchasing power of your ₹4,007,525 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹1,488,252 in today's money.

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