Lumpsum vs SIP Calculator India — Which Gives Better Returns?
Mutual Fund SIP Returns — Step-Up, Goal Planning, Inflation Adjusted
The answer to "lumpsum or SIP?" depends on market timing — lumpsum outperforms when you invest at market lows, SIP wins when you invest at peaks. Since nobody knows market direction, SIP is safer for most investors. But if you have a large amount and the market has recently corrected 20%+, lumpsum can be a powerful choice. See the exact comparison for your amount here.
📈 Basic SIP Calculator
📅 Year-wise Growth Projection
| Year | Monthly SIP | Total Invested | Portfolio Value | Gains | Return % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ₹5,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹64,047 | ₹4,047 | 6.7% |
| 2 | ₹5,000 | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,36,216 | ₹16,216 | 13.5% |
| 3 | ₹5,000 | ₹1,80,000 | ₹2,17,538 | ₹37,538 | 20.9% |
| 4 | ₹5,000 | ₹2,40,000 | ₹3,09,174 | ₹69,174 | 28.8% |
| 5 | ₹5,000 | ₹3,00,000 | ₹4,12,432 | ₹1,12,432 | 37.5% |
| 6 | ₹5,000 | ₹3,60,000 | ₹5,28,785 | ₹1,68,785 | 46.9% |
| 7 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,20,000 | ₹6,59,895 | ₹2,39,895 | 57.1% |
| 8 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,80,000 | ₹8,07,633 | ₹3,27,633 | 68.3% |
| 9 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,40,000 | ₹9,74,108 | ₹4,34,108 | 80.4% |
| 10 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,00,000 | ₹11,61,695 | ₹5,61,695 | 93.6% |
| 11 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,60,000 | ₹13,73,074 | ₹7,13,074 | 108.0% |
| 12 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,20,000 | ₹16,11,261 | ₹8,91,261 | 123.8% |
| 13 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,80,000 | ₹18,79,656 | ₹10,99,656 | 141.0% |
| 14 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,40,000 | ₹21,82,090 | ₹13,42,090 | 159.8% |
| 15 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,00,000 | ₹25,22,880 | ₹16,22,880 | 180.3% |
How to Use SIP Calculator India
Enter your monthly investment amount, expected return rate, and investment period. Choose from Basic SIP, Step-Up SIP, Goal Planner or Fund Comparison modes. Get instant results — maturity amount, wealth gain, year-wise growth chart, and XIRR — to plan your mutual fund investments smartly.
SIP Returns Formula — How It Works
SIP Maturity Formula: M = P × [(1 + r)ⁿ − 1] / r × (1 + r)
Where P = monthly SIP, r = monthly rate (annual% ÷ 12), n = total months.
Example: ₹10,000/month at 12% p.a. for 10 years → Maturity ₹23,23,391 from ₹12,00,000 invested (₹11,23,391 gains).
Real-Life SIP Use Cases
🏠 Home Down Payment: ₹5,000/mo for 5 years 12% → ₹4.1L for 20% down on ₹20L flat.
👴 Retirement Corpus: ₹15,000/mo for 25 years 12% → ₹2.8 Crore retirement fund.
🎓 Child Education: ₹8,000/mo for 15 years 13% → ₹46L for college + abroad education.
🚗 Dream Car / Travel: ₹3,000/mo for 3 years 10% → ₹1.25L for big purchase.
Key Takeaways — SIP Calculator
- ✅ SIP uses rupee cost averaging — you buy more units when markets fall, fewer when markets rise.
- ✅ Higher tenure = exponential growth. ₹5,000/mo for 20 years 12% = ₹49.9L (vs ₹12L invested).
- ✅ Step-Up SIP by 10% annually nearly doubles your corpus vs flat SIP over 20 years.
- ✅ Inflation-adjusted returns show real purchasing power — important for retirement planning.
- ✅ Large Cap funds: 10–12% CAGR historically. Mid Cap: 13–16%. Small Cap: 15–20%.
- ✅ ELSS SIP saves tax under Section 80C — up to ₹46,800/year at 30% slab.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does lumpsum beat SIP?
Lumpsum beats SIP when: (1) Markets are at multi-year lows (Nifty P/E below 16). (2) You have a long investment horizon (15+ years). (3) You can tolerate short-term portfolio volatility. When markets are expensive (P/E 22+), SIP is safer due to rupee cost averaging over 12–24 months.
What is rupee cost averaging in SIP?
When market falls, your SIP buys more units at lower NAV. When market rises, fewer but higher-value units. Average purchase cost stays lower than average NAV. Example: invest ₹1K when NAV is ₹10 (100 units) and ₹1K when NAV is ₹8 (125 units). Average cost ₹8.89 vs average NAV ₹9.
Is SWP (Systematic Withdrawal Plan) better than lumpsum redemption?
Yes for retirement income. SWP withdraws fixed amount monthly while rest stays invested. ₹1Cr corpus at 10% CAGR can sustain ₹66K/month SWP for 30 years (corpus grows enough to sustain withdrawals). Lumpsum redemption of ₹1Cr = you manage the cash yourself.
Should I do STP (Systematic Transfer Plan) instead?
STP is ideal for lumpsum investors who want SIP benefits. Park lumpsum in liquid/debt fund, set up STP to equity fund monthly. Gets both: (1) immediate deployment of funds earning liquid fund returns, (2) SIP benefit of rupee cost averaging into equity. Best of both worlds.