Investment Summary
| Monthly SIP Amount | ₹5,000 |
| Annual Return Rate (assumed) | 12% |
| Investment Period | 20 years (240 months) |
| Total Amount Invested | ₹12,00,000 |
| Estimated Wealth Gained | ₹37,95,740 |
| Maturity Value after 20 Years | ₹49,95,740 |
Key Insight: You invest ₹12,00,000 over 20 years, but your money grows to ₹49,95,740. The extra ₹37,95,740 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 | ₹3,00,000 | ₹1,12,432 | ₹4,12,432 |
| 10 years | ₹6,00,000 | ₹5,61,695 | ₹11,61,695 |
| 15 years | ₹9,00,000 | ₹16,22,880 | ₹25,22,880 |
| 20 years | ₹12,00,000 | ₹37,95,740 | ₹49,95,740 |
| 25 years | ₹15,00,000 | ₹79,88,175 | ₹94,88,175 |
| 30 years | ₹18,00,000 | ₹1,58,49,569 | ₹1,76,49,569 |
Year-Wise Growth Breakdown
| Year | Total Invested | Returns Earned | Portfolio Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 5 | ₹3,00,000 | ₹1,12,432 | ₹4,12,432 |
| Year 10 | ₹6,00,000 | ₹5,61,695 | ₹11,61,695 |
| Year 15 | ₹9,00,000 | ₹16,22,880 | ₹25,22,880 |
| Year 20 | ₹12,00,000 | ₹37,95,740 | ₹49,95,740 |
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Use SIP CalculatorFrequently Asked Questions
How much will ₹5,000 SIP give after 20 years?
At 12% annual returns, a monthly SIP of ₹5,000 grows to ₹49,95,740 in 20 years. You invest ₹12,00,000 and earn ₹37,95,740 as returns — a wealth gain of 316%.
Is SIP better than FD for long-term goals?
For 20+ year goals, SIP in equity mutual funds has historically outperformed FDs significantly. An FD at 7% would give you around ₹48,07,670 on the same ₹12,00,000 lump sum, vs SIP's potential ₹49,95,740 through regular investing.
What if returns are lower — say 10% instead of 12%?
At 10% annual returns, your ₹5,000/month SIP for 20 years would grow to ₹38,28,485. At 8% it would be ₹29,64,736. 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.