Corpus: ₹34.9L at 12% · Total invested: ₹18.0L · Wealth gain: ₹16.9L
| Annual Return | Total Invested | Maturity Value | Wealth Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8% | ₹18,00,000 | ₹27,62,485 | ₹9,62,485 |
| 10% | ₹18,00,000 | ₹30,98,280 | ₹12,98,280 |
| 12% | ₹18,00,000 | ₹34,85,086 | ₹16,85,086 |
| 14% | ₹18,00,000 | ₹39,31,371 | ₹21,31,371 |
| 15% | ₹18,00,000 | ₹41,79,859 | ₹23,79,859 |
A ₹15,000/month SIP is a high-conviction investment. At this scale, the power of compounding works dramatically in your favour — over 10 years at 12%, your total investment of ₹18.0L grows to ₹34.9L, a 1.9× multiplier. A 10-year SIP tenure gives equity mutual funds enough time to ride out market cycles and deliver meaningful compounding. Most financial planners recommend a minimum of 10 years for equity SIPs to allow volatility to average out.
At a 12% annualised return — the long-run historical average for diversified equity mutual funds in India — a ₹15,000/month SIP for 10 years produces a corpus of ₹34.9L. This is enough to fund a solid down payment on a home in a Tier 2 city, full funding for a child's graduation, or a comfortable retirement corpus supplement. Of course, actual returns will vary, but this gives you a realistic benchmark for goal planning.
The power of compounding is clearly visible in this SIP: your ₹18.0L investment grows to ₹34.9L, generating ₹16.9L in wealth gain (94% return on invested capital). Notably, roughly ₹22.5L of your total wealth gain — more than half — is generated in the second half of the 10-year period. This is the compounding snowball effect: the longer you stay invested, the faster your corpus grows.
This table shows how your SIP corpus builds year by year, assuming 12% annual returns — the long-run historical average for diversified equity funds.
| Year | Total Invested | Corpus Value | Wealth Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ₹1,80,000 | ₹1,92,140 | ₹12,140 |
| Year 2 | ₹3,60,000 | ₹4,08,648 | ₹48,648 |
| Year 3 | ₹5,40,000 | ₹6,52,615 | ₹1,12,615 |
| Year 4 | ₹7,20,000 | ₹9,27,523 | ₹2,07,523 |
| Year 5 | ₹9,00,000 | ₹12,37,295 | ₹3,37,295 |
For a 10-year SIP, equity funds are well-suited: Large Cap Index Funds (Nifty 50/Sensex) — lowest cost, market-matching returns; Flexi Cap Funds — diversification across market caps; Mid Cap Funds — higher potential returns with moderate risk; ELSS Funds — doubles as tax-saving under Section 80C (up to ₹1.5L/year). Diversify across 2-3 fund categories for balanced risk management.
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Open SIP Calculator →At 12% annual returns, a ₹15,000/month SIP for 10 years gives a maturity corpus of ₹34,85,086. Your total investment is ₹18,00,000 and the wealth gain is ₹16,85,086.
At 8%: ₹27,62,485. At 10%: ₹30,98,280. At 12%: ₹34,85,086. At 15%: ₹41,79,859. Returns are not guaranteed — equity mutual funds can deliver higher or lower depending on market conditions.
SIP returns are subject to capital gains tax. For equity mutual funds held for more than 1 year, gains above ₹1 lakh/year are taxed at 12.5% (LTCG). ELSS SIPs have a 3-year lock-in but qualify for Section 80C deduction up to ₹1.5 lakh/year.
Yes — this is the entire benefit of SIP. When markets fall, your ₹15,000 buys more units at lower prices (rupee cost averaging). Stopping a SIP during a downturn defeats the purpose and locks in temporary losses.
For a 10-year horizon, a diversified equity mutual fund — large cap index fund (Nifty 50 or Sensex) combined with a mid cap fund — is a strong choice. For higher risk appetite, include a small cap fund component.