When it comes to saving and investing, two popular options in India are SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) and PPF (Public Provident Fund). SIP invests in the stock market for potentially higher returns, while PPF offers secure, guaranteed returns. Let's compare SIP and PPF with a Rs 1,45,000/year investment for 35 years to find out which can generate a higher corpus.
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A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) allows you to invest in mutual funds by contributing a fixed amount at regular intervals.
The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a government-backed savings scheme designed for long-term financial goals. With a tenure of 15 years, extendable in blocks of five years, PPF ensures safety and offers attractive interest rates.
Yearly investment: Rs 1,45,000 (monthly investment Rs 12,083x 12 months) Time period: 35 years Rate of interest: 7.1 per cent
4/8On a Rs 1,45,000/year investment, the retirement corpus in 35 years will be Rs 2,19,41,262. The estimated total interest during that time will be Rs 1,68,66,262.
5/8Since there are no fixed returns in SIP investment, we are calculating as per annualised returns of 8 per cent (debt fund), 10 per cent (equity fund), and 12 per cent (hybrid fund).
6/8At 12 per cent annualised growth, the estimated corpus in 35 years will be Rs 6,65,87,372. During that time, the invested amount will be Rs 50,74,860, and estimated capital gains will be Rs 6,15,12,512
7/8At 10 per cent annualised growth, the estimated corpus in 35 years will be Rs 4,13,95,071. The estimated capital gains will be Rs 3,63,20,211
8/8At 8 per cent annualised growth, the estimated corpus in 35 years will be Rs 2,60,55,212. The estimated capital gains will be Rs 2,09,80,352.