Power of Compounding: How quickly you can build Rs 8 crore corpus with just Rs 7,000, Rs 11,000 or Rs 16,000 monthly investments

Every little bit counts when it comes to investing. Even small amounts can add up to a sizeable amount over time. Don't underestimate the power of saving a little each month. For example, investing just Rs 7,000 monthly through a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) can help you build a massive corpus of Rs 8 crore. Let's understand it through calculations.

Anamika Singh | Feb 12, 2025, 11:55 AM IST

Saving money is a great habit to get into, no matter how small the amount. Even Rs 7,000 a month can add to a huge sum over time. With a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP), you can turn your small investment into a massive corpus. Here, we will talk about how investing Rs 7,000 to Rs 16,000 a month can help you build a huge corpus of Rs 8 crore. 

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(Disclaimer: Our calculations are projections and not investment advice. Do your due diligence or consult an expert for financial planning)

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What is SIP

What is SIP

A systematic investment plan is a disciplined investment approach where you invest a fixed amount of money at regular intervals.

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Why Choose SIP?

Why Choose SIP?

It is beginner-friendly
Encourages disciplined investing
Encourages long-term financial goal planning

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What is minimum amount to start SIP

What is minimum amount to start SIP

You can start investing in SIP with a small amount of Rs 100. 

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SIP calculation conditions

SIP calculation conditions

Target corpus: Rs 8 crore
Monthly investments: Rs 7,000, Rs 11,000, Rs 16,000
Annualised return: 12 per cent

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How long it will take to build Rs 8 crore corpus with Rs 7,000 monthly SIP

How long it will take to build Rs 8 crore corpus with Rs 7,000 monthly SIP

It will approximately take 40 years to build Rs 8 crore corpus.

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How long it will take to build Rs 8 crore corpus with Rs 11,000 monthly SIP

How long it will take to build Rs 8 crore corpus with Rs 11,000 monthly SIP

It will approximately take 36 years to build Rs 8 crore corpus.

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How long it will take to build Rs 8 crore corpus with Rs 16,000 monthly SIP

How long it will take to build Rs 8 crore corpus with Rs 16,000 monthly SIP

It will approximately take 33 years to build Rs 8 crore corpus.

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From Rs 7,000 monthly SIP to Rs 8 crore corpus

From Rs 7,000 monthly SIP to Rs 8 crore corpus

The investment amount will be Rs 33,60,000, the estimated capital gains will be Rs 7,98,16,942, and the estimated retirement corpus will be Rs 8,31,76,942. 

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From Rs 11,000 monthly SIP to Rs 8 crore corpus

From Rs 11,000 monthly SIP to Rs 8 crore corpus

The investment amount will be Rs 47,52,000, the estimated capital gains will be Rs 7,58,98,252, and the estimated retirement corpus will be Rs 8,06,50,252.

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From Rs 16,000 monthly SIP to Rs 8 crore corpus

From Rs 16,000 monthly SIP to Rs 8 crore corpus

The investment amount will be Rs 63,36,000, the estimated capital gains will be Rs 7,51,67,969, and the estimated retirement corpus will be Rs 8,15,03,969.

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