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SIP calculator

Use this SIP calculator to estimate the returns on a monthly SIP. Enter your monthly investment, the expected annual return and the period to see the maturity value, how much you invested and how much is growth.

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SIP Calculator

The future value of a monthly SIP over your chosen horizon, assuming a constant expected rate of return. Instalments are treated as invested at the start of each month.

Your inputs

Future value —
Total invested
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Wealth gained
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Absolute return
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Instalments paid
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Invested Wealth gained

Mandatory disclaimerThis calculator uses an assumed constant return rate for illustration. Actual mutual fund returns vary with market conditions and are not guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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The method

How the SIP calculator works

The SIP return calculator assumes you invest the same amount at the start of every month and that it grows at a constant rate. It converts the annual return you enter into a monthly rate and compounds each instalment for the months it stays invested.

FV = P × [((1 + i)^n − 1) / i] × (1 + i)
  • P is the monthly SIP amount
  • i is the monthly rate (annual rate ÷ 12)
  • n is the number of monthly instalments

Real mutual fund returns move with the market, so treat the result as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast. To see the value in today's money after inflation, use the mutual fund calculator.

Worked example (the calculator's default inputs)

Monthly SIP
₹5,000
Expected return
12% a year
Period
10 years (120 instalments)
Total invested
₹6,00,000
Estimated value
₹11,61,695

Of the final value, ₹5,61,695 is growth on your instalments.

The essentials

What is a SIP, and how are SIP returns calculated?

What is a SIP?

A systematic investment plan (SIP) is a way of investing a fixed amount in a mutual fund at a regular interval, usually every month. Each instalment buys units at that day's NAV, so you buy more units when prices are lower and fewer when they are higher. Over time, every instalment compounds for the months it stays invested.

Is there an interest rate on a SIP?

No. A SIP is not a deposit, so it has no fixed SIP interest rate. Returns come from the change in the fund's NAV and vary with the market. The "expected return" in this calculator is an assumption you choose, and it helps to try a cautious and an optimistic figure.

SIP vs lumpsum

A SIP spreads purchases over time and fits a monthly income. A lumpsum puts the whole amount to work at once. Neither is better in every case; it depends on when the money is available and how you feel about timing. The mutual fund calculator models a lumpsum and a SIP together, and the XIRR calculator measures the actual return on your SIP afterwards.

Common questions

SIP Calculator: frequently asked questions

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How does a SIP calculator work?
It applies the future value formula for regular monthly investments: FV = P × [((1 + i)^n − 1) / i] × (1 + i), where P is the monthly SIP, i is the monthly rate and n is the number of instalments. The extra (1 + i) reflects that each instalment is invested at the start of the month.
Are SIP returns guaranteed?
No. Mutual fund returns are market-linked and vary from year to year. The calculator applies one constant rate for illustration, so actual results will differ.
What is the interest rate on a SIP?
A SIP has no fixed interest rate. It is a method of investing in a mutual fund, and its returns depend on how the fund's NAV moves. The return you enter in the calculator is an assumption.
How much will a ₹5,000 monthly SIP be worth in 10 years?
At an assumed 12% a year, ₹5,000 a month for 10 years works out to about ₹11.62 lakh, of which ₹6 lakh is your own money. At a different return the figure changes, so try a few rates in the calculator.
Is a SIP better than a lumpsum investment?
They suit different situations. A SIP spreads purchases over time and fits a monthly income, while a lumpsum invests money at once. Use the mutual fund calculator to model both together.
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