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SIP Calculator: ₹1,000/month for 20 Years

At 12% expected annual returns - adjust inputs below to match your fund's performance.

Estimated Corpus

₹9.99 L

at 12% p.a.

Total Invested

₹2.40 L

at 12% p.a.

Wealth Gained

₹7.59 L

at 12% p.a.

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Future Value

₹9.99 L

In today's money: ₹3.12 L(6% inflation)

Total Invested

₹2.40 L

Wealth Gained

₹7.59 L

316.3% absolute returnon ₹2.40 L invested over 20 years₹11.5K more/mo for full 80C

Investment Growth Over Time

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What happens to ₹1,000/month SIP over 20 years?

A SIP of 1,000 per month for 20 years at 12% annual returns grows to ₹9.99 L. You invest a total of ₹2.40 L, but your money works harder - generating ₹7.59 L in returns through the power of compounding. That is a 316% return on your invested capital.

Corpus at different return rates

Annual returnCorpus after 20 yearsWealth gained
10% · conservative₹7.66 L₹5.26 L
12% (used here) ₹9.99 L₹7.59 L
15% · aggressive₹15.16 L₹12.76 L

Returns are never guaranteed — equity funds swing year to year and average out over the long run. Use a conservative 10–12% for planning and treat anything higher as upside.

How ₹1,000/month grows over time

DurationInvestedCorpus at 12%
5 years₹60,000₹82,486
10 years₹1.20 L₹2.32 L
15 years₹1.80 L₹5.05 L
20 years (this plan)₹2.40 L₹9.99 L

Notice how the corpus accelerates in later years — compounding does most of its work in the final stretch, so staying invested is what matters most.

Step it up 10%/year

₹19.88 L

about ₹9.89 L more than a flat SIP — by raising your SIP with each salary hike.

Worth in today's money

₹3.12 L

the ₹9.99 L corpus adjusted for 6% inflation over 20 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will ₹1,000 SIP per month grow to in 20 years?

A monthly SIP of ₹1,000 for 20 years at 12% annual returns grows to approximately ₹9.99 L. You invest ₹2.40 L in total, and ₹7.59 L of that is wealth gained from compounding — a 316% gain on your invested capital.

How much does the return rate change the outcome?

SIP outcomes are very sensitive to returns. For ₹1,000/month over 20 years: at a conservative 10% you'd have about ₹7.66 L, at 12% about ₹9.99 L, and at an aggressive 15% about ₹15.16 L. Equity mutual funds have historically averaged 11–13% over long periods, but returns are never guaranteed.

What if I step up my SIP by 10% every year?

Increasing your SIP by 10% a year (in line with salary hikes) turns this plan into about ₹19.88 L — roughly ₹9.89 L more than a flat ₹1,000 SIP, for the same starting amount. A step-up SIP is one of the most effective ways to build a larger corpus without straining your budget early on.

What is ₹9.99 L worth in today's money?

Adjusted for 6% inflation, the ₹9.99 L you'd have after 20 years is worth about ₹3.12 L in today's purchasing power. Inflation is why equity SIPs matter — they aim to grow faster than inflation, unlike a savings account.

Is ₹1,000 per month a good SIP amount?

Any SIP amount works as long as it is consistent and started early. ₹1,000/month for 20 years builds ₹9.99 L from just ₹2.40 L invested. Starting earlier and stepping up over time matter far more than the exact starting amount.

Which mutual fund is best for a ₹1,000 SIP?

For long horizons (20 years), diversified large-cap, flexi-cap, or index funds are commonly used core holdings; ELSS funds add an 80C tax benefit. Category averages have been 11–14% over 10+ years, but past performance doesn't guarantee future returns. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before choosing a specific fund.