Power of Compounding: How long will it take to generate a corpus of Rs 4 crore, starting with just Rs 5,000 in a monthly SIP? See Calculations

With the right mutual fund schemes, SIPs can help you achieve your financial objectives—whether it’s retirement planning, purchasing a home, or funding your children’s education.

Even with a small monthly investment, people can build a significant corpus over time with SIP, but they need to stay committed. Duration plays a key role in investments—the longer you invest, the more you benefit from compounding. Starting early allows your money to grow exponentially over time.

For those looking to achieve their financial goals sooner, the Step-Up SIP option can be particularly effective. By gradually increasing your SIP amount each year, you can potentially double your estimated corpus over time.

Consider starting with a monthly SIP of Rs 5,000 and increasing it by 10 per cent each year. Now, here are full calculations on how this investment grows over 25, 30, and 35 years, assuming an annualised return of 12 per cent:

The invested amount in 25 years will be Rs 59,00,824. Estimated capital gains will be Rs 1,54,76,907, and the estimated corpus will be Rs 2,13,77,731. 

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The invested amount in 30 years will be Rs 98,69,641. Estimated capital gains will be Rs 3,43,00,976, and the estimated corpus will be Rs 4,41,70,618. 

The invested amount in 35 years will be Rs 1,62,61,462. Estimated capital gains will be Rs 7,25,73,236, and the estimated corpus will be Rs 8,88,34,698. 

Investing in mutual funds via SIP is less risky than directly buying stocks. With an average return of between 12 per cent to 15 per cent, equity mutual fund SIPs outperform most government schemes. 

Unlike traditional lump-sum investments, SIPs allow you to invest a fixed amount regularly, regardless of market conditions. 

Flexibility: Adjust investments according to your budget  Power of Compounding: Grow your money significantly  Disciplined Investing: Automatic deductions