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See how much a fixed monthly SIP can grow over time, and how much of that is your money versus market returns.

A SIP calculator estimates the future value of a Systematic Investment Plan. You enter your monthly amount, an expected annual return and how long you will invest, and it shows the corpus you could build, how much of it is your own contribution, and how much comes from compounding.

What is a SIP?

A Systematic Investment Plan lets you invest a fixed sum in a mutual fund every month instead of one lump sum. Because you buy on a fixed date regardless of price, you automatically buy more units when markets are low and fewer when they are high — a habit known as rupee-cost averaging. Over long periods, monthly compounding does most of the heavy lifting.

How is SIP return calculated?

Each monthly instalment compounds at your expected rate for the number of months it stays invested. Your first instalment compounds the longest, your last the shortest. The calculator runs this month by month, which is why the returns portion grows far larger than your invested amount over long horizons.

💡 Worked example

Invest ₹10,000 a month for 15 years at an assumed 12% return. You contribute ₹18 lakh of your own money, which could grow to roughly ₹50 lakh — about ₹32 lakh of that from returns.

FAQ

SIP questions

Is a SIP better than a lumpsum investment?
Neither is universally better. A SIP suits regular earners and smooths out market timing, while a lumpsum can win when invested at the right time. Many investors use both — a SIP for monthly savings and lumpsums for windfalls.
What return should I assume in a SIP calculator?
Use a realistic long-term figure. Diversified equity funds have historically returned around 11–13% over long periods, hybrid funds around 8–10%, and debt funds around 6–7%. Lower assumptions give safer plans.
Are SIP returns guaranteed?
No. Mutual funds are market-linked, so actual returns vary year to year and can be negative in some years. A calculator assumes a steady rate purely to illustrate the power of compounding.
Can I increase my SIP later?
Yes. Raising your SIP as your income grows dramatically increases the final corpus. Use the Step-up SIP calculator to see the difference.
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