📈 SIP Calculator India — Mutual Fund Returns Calculator

Calculate monthly SIP returns with step-up option. See year-by-year corpus growth with invested vs returns breakdown.

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What is a SIP Calculator?

A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is a method of investing a fixed amount regularly — monthly, quarterly, or weekly — into mutual funds. Instead of investing a large lump sum at once, SIP allows you to invest small amounts consistently over time, making investing accessible to every salaried person in India.

SIP is the most popular way middle class Indians build long-term wealth. Whether your goal is a house down payment, children's education, retirement, or financial independence, starting an SIP is the first step.

How is it calculated?

The SIP maturity amount is calculated using the future value of an annuity formula:

M = P × {[(1 + r)^n – 1] / r} × (1 + r)

Where:
• M = Maturity amount (what you receive at the end)
• P = Monthly SIP amount (what you invest each month)
• r = Monthly interest rate (annual rate ÷ 12)
• n = Total number of months (years × 12)

Example: ₹10,000/month SIP for 20 years at 12% CAGR → Monthly rate = 1% → Maturity = ₹9,99,148 (approximately ₹1 crore)

The power of SIP comes from compounding — your returns earn returns. The longer you stay invested, the more compounding works in your favour.

How to use this calculator

1. Enter your monthly SIP amount — start with what you can comfortably invest every month
2. Set the investment period — longer periods dramatically increase returns due to compounding
3. Enter expected CAGR — use 11-12% for Nifty 50 index funds (historical 20-year average)
4. Set inflation rate — 6% is the standard India assumption
5. Click Calculate to see your maturity value, invested amount, and returns breakdown
6. Download your SIP projection report as a branded PDF

Benefits

Rupee cost averaging: You buy more units when markets are low and fewer when high, automatically lowering average cost
Disciplined investing: Auto-debit from bank account removes the temptation to spend
Power of compounding: Returns earn returns — ₹5,000/month for 30 years at 12% grows to ₹1.76 crore
No market timing needed: Consistent monthly investment removes the need to predict market highs and lows
Flexible: Start with ₹500/month, increase any time, pause if needed

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum SIP amount?
Most mutual funds allow SIP starting from ₹100-500/month. Zerodha Coin, Groww, and Kuvera all support very small SIP amounts. However, to build meaningful wealth, aim for at least ₹1,000-2,000/month as a starting point.
What CAGR should I assume for my SIP?
Nifty 50 index funds have delivered 12-15% CAGR over 20-year periods historically. For planning, use 11-12% as a conservative assumption for equity mutual funds. Balanced/hybrid funds return 9-10%, and debt funds return 6-8%.
SIP vs lumpsum — which is better for middle class India?
SIP is better for salaried employees who receive monthly income. It removes the need to time the market. Lumpsum is better only when you receive a large windfall (bonus, inheritance) and markets are at a dip. For regular investors, SIP is the default recommendation.
Can I increase my SIP amount over time?
Yes — this is called a step-up SIP. Increasing your SIP by 10-15% every year alongside your salary hike dramatically increases your final corpus. Our step-up SIP calculator shows exactly how much more you earn with annual increases.
How does SIP help with tax saving?
Investing in ELSS (Equity Linked Savings Scheme) via SIP gives you ₹1.5 lakh deduction under Section 80C every year. ELSS also has the shortest lock-in (3 years) among all 80C investments and historically delivers the highest returns.

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