SIP of ₹6,000 per Month for 20 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹6,000 monthly over a 20-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹1,440,000
240 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹4,554,888
316.3% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹5,994,888
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹5,441,152
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹1,440,000 +₹1,518,464 ₹2,958,464
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹1,440,000 +₹1,742,506 ₹3,182,506
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹1,440,000 +₹2,117,683 ₹3,557,683
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹1,440,000 +₹3,154,181 ₹4,594,181
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹1,440,000 +₹4,554,888 ₹5,994,888
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹1,440,000 +₹7,655,730 ₹9,095,730

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
Year 18 ₹1,296,000 +₹3,296,635 ₹4,592,635
Year 19 ₹1,368,000 +₹3,883,953 ₹5,251,953
Year 20 ₹1,440,000 +₹4,554,888 ₹5,994,888

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹6,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 20 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹6,000 for 20 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹5,994,888 against an invested principal of ₹1,440,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹4,554,888.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹6,000 SIP after 20 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 ₹553,736, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹5,441,152.

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 ₹2,958,464. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹5,994,888, generating ₹3,036,423 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 20 years, the purchasing power of your ₹5,994,888 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹1,869,234 in today's money.

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