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Step-up SWP Calculator

Model a withdrawal that rises each year to keep pace with inflation, and see how long the corpus survives.

A step-up SWP calculator models a Systematic Withdrawal Plan where the monthly withdrawal increases by a fixed percentage every year. This keeps your income rising with the cost of living, but it makes the corpus deplete faster than a flat SWP.

Why step up an SWP?

A flat withdrawal loses purchasing power every year to inflation. Stepping up the withdrawal — often by 5% to 7% annually — keeps your real income steady, so the ₹40,000 you draw ten years from now still buys what ₹40,000 buys today.

What is the trade-off?

Rising withdrawals pull more out of the corpus over time, so it lasts fewer years than a fixed withdrawal from the same starting point. The calculator shows exactly when a stepped-up plan would run dry.

💡 Worked example

From ₹50 lakh, start at ₹30,000 a month and step up 6% a year at a 10% return. The rising withdrawal draws down the corpus faster than a flat ₹30,000 plan — the calculator shows whether it still lasts your full horizon.

FAQ

Step-up SWP questions

How is a step-up SWP different from a normal SWP?
In a normal SWP the monthly amount stays fixed. In a step-up SWP it rises by a set percentage each year, so your income keeps pace with inflation.
What step-up rate should I choose?
Match it to expected inflation — India has historically averaged around 5% to 6%. That keeps your real spending power roughly constant.
Will a step-up SWP run out sooner?
Yes, all else equal. Because you withdraw more in later years, the corpus depletes faster than a flat withdrawal from the same starting amount.
Should the withdrawal step-up match the return?
Not necessarily. As long as your return comfortably exceeds the early withdrawal rate, a modest step-up can still be sustainable. Test different combinations here.
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