SIP Calculator: ₹3,000/month for 5 Years
At 12% expected annual returns - adjust inputs below to match your fund's performance.
Estimated Corpus
₹2.47 L
at 12% p.a.
Total Invested
₹1.80 L
at 12% p.a.
Wealth Gained
₹67,459
at 12% p.a.
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Future Value
₹2.47 L
In today's money: ₹1.85 L(6% inflation)
Total Invested
₹1.80 L
Wealth Gained
₹67,459
Investment Growth Over Time
What SIP do I need to reach a goal?
What happens to ₹3,000/month SIP over 5 years?
A SIP of ₹3,000 per month for 5 years at 12% annual returns grows to ₹2.47 L. You invest a total of ₹1.80 L, but your money works harder - generating ₹67,459 in returns through the power of compounding. That is a 37% return on your invested capital.
Corpus at different return rates
| Annual return | Corpus after 5 years | Wealth gained |
|---|---|---|
| 10% · conservative | ₹2.34 L | ₹54,247 |
| 12% (used here) | ₹2.47 L | ₹67,459 |
| 15% · aggressive | ₹2.69 L | ₹89,045 |
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.
Step it up 10%/year
₹2.95 L
about ₹47,908 more than a flat SIP — by raising your SIP with each salary hike.
Worth in today's money
₹1.85 L
the ₹2.47 L corpus adjusted for 6% inflation over 5 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will ₹3,000 SIP per month grow to in 5 years?▾
A monthly SIP of ₹3,000 for 5 years at 12% annual returns grows to approximately ₹2.47 L. You invest ₹1.80 L in total, and ₹67,459 of that is wealth gained from compounding — a 37% gain on your invested capital.
How much does the return rate change the outcome?▾
SIP outcomes are very sensitive to returns. For ₹3,000/month over 5 years: at a conservative 10% you'd have about ₹2.34 L, at 12% about ₹2.47 L, and at an aggressive 15% about ₹2.69 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 ₹2.95 L — roughly ₹47,908 more than a flat ₹3,000 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 ₹2.47 L worth in today's money?▾
Adjusted for 6% inflation, the ₹2.47 L you'd have after 5 years is worth about ₹1.85 L in today's purchasing power. Inflation is why equity SIPs matter — they aim to grow faster than inflation, unlike a savings account.
Is ₹3,000 per month a good SIP amount?▾
Any SIP amount works as long as it is consistent and started early. ₹3,000/month for 5 years builds ₹2.47 L from just ₹1.80 L invested. Starting earlier and stepping up over time matter far more than the exact starting amount.
Which mutual fund is best for a ₹3,000 SIP?▾
For long horizons (5 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.