Investment Summary
| Monthly SIP Amount | ₹3,000 |
| Annual Return Rate (assumed) | 12% |
| Investment Period | 10 years (120 months) |
| Total Amount Invested | ₹3,60,000 |
| Estimated Wealth Gained | ₹3,37,017 |
| Maturity Value after 10 Years | ₹6,97,017 |
Key Insight: You invest ₹3,60,000 over 10 years, but your money grows to ₹6,97,017. The extra ₹3,37,017 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 | ₹1,80,000 | ₹67,459 | ₹2,47,459 |
| 10 years | ₹3,60,000 | ₹3,37,017 | ₹6,97,017 |
| 15 years | ₹5,40,000 | ₹9,73,728 | ₹15,13,728 |
| 20 years | ₹7,20,000 | ₹22,77,444 | ₹29,97,444 |
| 25 years | ₹9,00,000 | ₹47,92,905 | ₹56,92,905 |
| 30 years | ₹10,80,000 | ₹95,09,741 | ₹1,05,89,741 |
Year-Wise Growth Breakdown
| Year | Total Invested | Returns Earned | Portfolio Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ₹36,000 | ₹2,428 | ₹38,428 |
| Year 2 | ₹72,000 | ₹9,730 | ₹81,730 |
| Year 3 | ₹1,08,000 | ₹22,523 | ₹1,30,523 |
| Year 4 | ₹1,44,000 | ₹41,505 | ₹1,85,505 |
| Year 5 | ₹1,80,000 | ₹67,459 | ₹2,47,459 |
| Year 6 | ₹2,16,000 | ₹1,01,271 | ₹3,17,271 |
| Year 7 | ₹2,52,000 | ₹1,43,937 | ₹3,95,937 |
| Year 8 | ₹2,88,000 | ₹1,96,580 | ₹4,84,580 |
| Year 9 | ₹3,24,000 | ₹2,60,465 | ₹5,84,465 |
| Year 10 | ₹3,60,000 | ₹3,37,017 | ₹6,97,017 |
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Use SIP CalculatorFrequently Asked Questions
How much will ₹3,000 SIP give after 10 years?
At 12% annual returns, a monthly SIP of ₹3,000 grows to ₹6,97,017 in 10 years. You invest ₹3,60,000 and earn ₹3,37,017 as returns — a wealth gain of 94%.
Is SIP better than FD for long-term goals?
For 10+ year goals, SIP in equity mutual funds has historically outperformed FDs significantly. An FD at 7% would give you around ₹7,20,575 on the same ₹3,60,000 lump sum, vs SIP's potential ₹6,97,017 through regular investing.
What if returns are lower — say 10% instead of 12%?
At 10% annual returns, your ₹3,000/month SIP for 10 years would grow to ₹6,19,656. At 8% it would be ₹5,52,497. 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.