How is SIP return calculated in mutual funds?

SIP returns are calculated using the compound interest formula for monthly annuity: M = P x [((1 + i)^n - 1) / i] x (1 + i), where P is monthly investment, i is monthly return rate, and n is total number of months.

What is a good expected return rate for equity mutual fund SIP in India?

Historically, diversified equity mutual funds in India have delivered average long-term CAGR returns between 12% and 15% per annum over 10+ year horizons.

Can I increase my SIP amount every year?

Yes! Step-Up SIP (Top-Up SIP) allows you to automatically increase your monthly investment by a fixed amount or percentage every year to match salary increments.

What will be the value of a ₹5,000 monthly SIP in 10 years?

At an average equity mutual fund return rate of 12% CAGR, a ₹5,000 monthly SIP grows to approximately ₹11.62 L in 10 years (total invested: ₹6.00 L, wealth gain: ₹5.62 L).

What will be the value of a ₹5,000 monthly SIP in 20 years?

Over a 20-year horizon at 12% CAGR, a ₹5,000 monthly SIP creates a corpus of ₹49.96 L on an invested capital of ₹12.00 L.

Monthly SIP Growth Guide 2026

₹5,000 Per Month SIP Returns Breakdown

Compounding wealth trajectory, 10-year and 20-year wealth gains, and rupee cost averaging benefits for a ₹5,000 monthly investment.

10-Yr Corpus Value₹11.62 L(at 12% CAGR)

Monthly Investment

₹5,000

Per month SIP

5-Yr Corpus

₹4.12 L

Gain: ₹1.12 L

10-Yr Corpus

₹11.62 L

Gain: ₹5.62 L

20-Yr Corpus

₹49.96 L

Gain: ₹37.96 L

Key Insights for a ₹5,000 Monthly SIP

Investing ₹5,000 per month in an equity mutual fund SIP at 12% CAGR grows to ₹11.62 Lakhs in 10 years (invested: ₹6.00 Lakhs, wealth gain: ₹5.62 Lakhs).
Over 20 years, a ₹5,000 monthly SIP creates a massive wealth corpus of ₹49.96 Lakhs, with compounding interest providing over 3.2x of your total invested capital.
Rupee cost averaging automatically buys more mutual fund units when markets drop, reducing long-term portfolio volatility.

Customize ₹5,000 Monthly SIP Parameters

SIP Calculator 2026

For mutual funds

Monthly Investment

₹

Quick Presets:

₹500₹5.0 L

Interest Rate (%)

1%30%

Number of Years

Yrs

1 Yr35 Yrs

Investment Summary

Invested Amount

₹1.08 L

Est. Returns

₹22,523

Total Value

₹1.31 L

one lakh thirty thousand five hundred and twenty three rupees only

Years	Total Investment	Est. Returns	Total Value
1 year	₹36,000	₹2,428	₹38,428
2 years	₹72,000	₹9,730	₹81,730
3 years	₹1,08,000	₹22,523	₹1,30,523
5 years	₹1,80,000	₹67,459	₹2,47,459
10 years	₹3,60,000	₹3,37,017	₹6,97,017
15 years	₹5,40,000	₹9,73,728	₹15,13,728
20 years	₹7,20,000	₹22,77,444	₹29,97,444
25 years	₹9,00,000	₹47,92,905	₹56,92,905
30 years	₹10,80,000	₹95,09,741	₹1,05,89,741

About SIP Calculator

A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) calculator helps you estimate the future value of your regular monthly investments. It takes into account the power of compounding and helps you plan your long-term financial goals.