SIP of ₹60,000 per Month for 3 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹60,000 monthly over a 3-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹2,160,000
36 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹450,459
20.9% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹2,610,459
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹2,569,776
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹2,160,000 +₹230,781 ₹2,390,781
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹2,160,000 +₹253,604 ₹2,413,604
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹2,160,000 +₹288,348 ₹2,448,348
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹2,160,000 +₹367,800 ₹2,527,800
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹2,160,000 +₹450,459 ₹2,610,459
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹2,160,000 +₹580,767 ₹2,740,767

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

TimelineInvested PrincipalGrowth / GainsTotal Corpus Value
Year 1 ₹720,000 +₹48,560 ₹768,560
Year 2 ₹1,440,000 +₹194,592 ₹1,634,592
Year 3 ₹2,160,000 +₹450,459 ₹2,610,459

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹60,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 3 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹60,000 for 3 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹2,610,459 against an invested principal of ₹2,160,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹450,459.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹60,000 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 ₹40,682, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹2,569,776.

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 ₹2,390,781. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹2,610,459, generating ₹219,677 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 ₹2,610,459 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹2,191,792 in today's money.

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