Investment Summary
| Monthly SIP Amount | ₹1,000 |
| Annual Return Rate (assumed) | 12% |
| Investment Period | 5 years (60 months) |
| Total Amount Invested | ₹60,000 |
| Estimated Wealth Gained | ₹22,486 |
| Maturity Value after 5 Years | ₹82,486 |
Key Insight: You invest ₹60,000 over 5 years, but your money grows to ₹82,486. The extra ₹22,486 comes purely from compounding — your money earning returns on returns every month.
SIP Returns Across Different Time Periods
See how the same monthly investment grows exponentially over time:
| Time Period | Total Invested | Wealth Gained | Maturity Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | ₹60,000 | ₹22,486 | ₹82,486 |
| 10 years | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,12,339 | ₹2,32,339 |
| 15 years | ₹1,80,000 | ₹3,24,576 | ₹5,04,576 |
| 20 years | ₹2,40,000 | ₹7,59,148 | ₹9,99,148 |
| 25 years | ₹3,00,000 | ₹15,97,635 | ₹18,97,635 |
| 30 years | ₹3,60,000 | ₹31,69,914 | ₹35,29,914 |
Year-Wise Growth Breakdown
| Year | Total Invested | Returns Earned | Portfolio Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ₹12,000 | ₹809 | ₹12,809 |
| Year 2 | ₹24,000 | ₹3,243 | ₹27,243 |
| Year 3 | ₹36,000 | ₹7,508 | ₹43,508 |
| Year 4 | ₹48,000 | ₹13,835 | ₹61,835 |
| Year 5 | ₹60,000 | ₹22,486 | ₹82,486 |
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Use SIP CalculatorFrequently Asked Questions
How much will ₹1,000 SIP give after 5 years?
At 12% annual returns, a monthly SIP of ₹1,000 grows to ₹82,486 in 5 years. You invest ₹60,000 and earn ₹22,486 as returns — a wealth gain of 37%.
Is SIP better than FD for long-term goals?
For 5+ year goals, SIP in equity mutual funds has historically outperformed FDs significantly. An FD at 7% would give you around ₹84,887 on the same ₹60,000 lump sum, vs SIP's potential ₹82,486 through regular investing.
What if returns are lower — say 10% instead of 12%?
At 10% annual returns, your ₹1,000/month SIP for 5 years would grow to ₹78,082. At 8% it would be ₹73,967. Starting early and staying invested matters more than chasing the exact return rate.
What is the best SIP amount to start with?
Start with what you can sustain consistently. Even ₹500/month builds the habit. The real power of SIP is rupee cost averaging — buying more units when markets fall, fewer when they rise. Increase your SIP by 10% every year (step-up SIP) to dramatically boost the final corpus.
How is SIP taxed in India?
Each SIP instalment is treated as a separate investment. For equity funds: gains held over 12 months are LTCG taxed at 10% above ₹1 lakh exemption. Gains under 12 months are STCG at 15%. For debt funds, all gains are taxed at your income slab rate.