SIP of ₹6,000 per Month for 3 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹6,000 monthly over a 3-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹216,000
36 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹45,046
20.9% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹261,046
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹261,046
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹216,000 +₹23,078 ₹239,078
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹216,000 +₹25,360 ₹241,360
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹216,000 +₹28,835 ₹244,835
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹216,000 +₹36,780 ₹252,780
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹216,000 +₹45,046 ₹261,046
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹216,000 +₹58,077 ₹274,077

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹6,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 3 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹6,000 for 3 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹261,046 against an invested principal of ₹216,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹45,046.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹6,000 SIP after 3 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 ₹261,046.

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 ₹239,078. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹261,046, generating ₹21,968 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 3 years, the purchasing power of your ₹261,046 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹219,179 in today's money.

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