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Power of Rs 5,000 SIP: How long does it take to create Rs 85 lakh corpus from Rs 5,000 monthly investment?
- Written by ZeeBiz WebTeam
Published: Zee Business| Updated: Zee Business
Power of Rs 5,000 SIP: Generating a sizeable corpus requires patience, consistency, and smart planning. Even a small monthly investment of Rs 5,000 can lead to significant wealth creation over time, thanks to the power of compounding. With discipline and long-term commitment, achieving financial goals like an Rs 85 lakh corpus is entirely possible.
In this article, we break down how long it takes to accumulate Rs 85 lakh by investing Rs 5,000 every month through a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP).
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(Disclaimer: These are projected calculations based on assumed returns and should not be considered financial advice. Please consult a financial advisor for personalised investment planning.)
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SIP Basics: What is it and how does it work?
1/8A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) allows investors to invest a fixed amount in mutual funds at regular intervals, typically monthly. It encourages disciplined investing and benefits from rupee cost averaging and compound growth over time.
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Understanding Power of Compounding
2/8Compounding is the process where your investment earns returns, and those returns, in turn, generate further returns. The earlier you start, the greater the compounding effect over time, leading to substantial wealth creation.
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Early Start means Bigger Gains
3/8Starting your SIP early—say in your 20s—can significantly increase your final corpus. The more time your money has to grow, the higher the compounding effect, even if your monthly investment remains the same.
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Benefits of SIPs
4/8It is a flexible investment method
Encourages long-term financial growth
Offers convenience with auto-debit options
Requires low initial capital to start
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SIP Calculation: Rs 5,000 monthly to Rs 85 lakh corpus
5/8Target corpus: Rs 85 lakh
Monthly investment: Rs 5,000
Assumed annual return: 12 per cent
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How long will it take to reach Rs 85 lakh with Rs 5,000 SIP?
6/8It will take approximately 25 years to build a corpus of Rs 85 lakh by investing Rs 5,000 per month, assuming an annualised return of 12 percent.
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How much can Rs 5,000 SIP grow in 15 years?
7/8Total investment: Rs 9,00,000
Capital gains: Rs 14,79,657
Estimated corpus: Rs 23,79,657
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How much can Rs 5,000 SIP grow in 25 years?
8/8Total investment: Rs 15,00,000
Capital gains: Rs 70,11,033
Estimated corpus: Rs 85,11,033
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