SIP of ₹6,000 per Month for 5 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹6,000 monthly over a 5-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹360,000
60 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹134,918
37.5% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹494,918
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹493,678
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹360,000 +₹66,341 ₹426,341
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹360,000 +₹73,219 ₹433,219
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹360,000 +₹83,800 ₹443,800
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹360,000 +₹108,494 ₹468,494
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹360,000 +₹134,918 ₹494,918
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹360,000 +₹178,090 ₹538,090

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹6,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 5 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹6,000 for 5 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹494,918 against an invested principal of ₹360,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹134,918.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹6,000 SIP after 5 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 ₹1,240, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹493,678.

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 ₹426,341. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹494,918, generating ₹68,577 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 5 years, the purchasing power of your ₹494,918 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹369,832 in today's money.

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