Monthly SIP Calculator

Find out exactly how your regular monthly contributions can grow into a massive corpus. Apply the legendary 15×15×15 mutual fund rule to your own savings.

Total Future Value₹75.69L

Quick Presets

₹500₹2.50L

Formula Used

FV = P × [(1+r)ⁿ − 1] / r × (1+r)

P = monthly amount, r = monthly rate, n = months

Estimates based on standard SIP formula. Returns not guaranteed.

Updated: March 2026

Total Invested

₹27.00L

Est. Wealth Gained

₹48.69L

Total Future Value

₹75.69L

Investing ₹15,000/month for 15 years at 12% p.a., you invest ₹27.00L and your portfolio grows to ₹75.69L.
Absolute Returns180.3%
Wealth Multiplier2.80x
Monthly Rate1.000%

Year-Wise Breakdown

YearInvested (₹)Returns (₹)Balance (₹)
1₹1,80,000₹12,140₹1,92,140
2₹3,60,000₹48,648₹4,08,648
3₹5,40,000₹1,12,615₹6,52,615
4₹7,20,000₹2,07,523₹9,27,523
5₹9,00,000₹3,37,295₹12,37,295
6₹10,80,000₹5,06,355₹15,86,355
7₹12,60,000₹7,19,685₹19,79,685
8₹14,40,000₹9,82,898₹24,22,898
9₹16,20,000₹13,02,323₹29,22,323
10₹18,00,000₹16,85,086₹34,85,086
11₹19,80,000₹21,39,222₹41,19,222
12₹21,60,000₹26,73,783₹48,33,783
13₹23,40,000₹32,98,967₹56,38,967
14₹25,20,000₹40,26,269₹65,46,269
15₹27,00,000₹48,68,640₹75,68,640

Mastering Your Monthly SIP: A 2026 Financial Strategy

Knowing the exact future value of your monthly SIP empowers better financial planning. Whether saving for a home down payment, your child's education, or retirement — calculating backwards from a goal corpus helps you set the right monthly amount today.

The "Cost of Delay" Analysis

The single biggest enemy of wealth creation isn't low returns—it's **procrastination**. If you intend to invest for 20 years, delaying your start by just **2 years** can reduce your final corpus by up to **25-30%**. This is because the most aggressive compounding happens in the "tail end" of your investment period.

The 24-Month Penalty (Target: 20 Yrs @ 12%)

₹10,000

Starting Today

₹1 Crore

₹10,000

Starting in 2028

₹76 Lakhs

The 15×15×15 Rule: The Holy Grail of Investing

A famous rule of thumb in mutual fund investing states: invest ₹15,000/month for 15 years at an expected return of 15% per annum, and you will create a corpus of approximately ₹1 Crore.

₹15K

Invest

15Y

Wait

15%

Earn

SIP vs. Recurrent Deposit (RD): The 2026 Gap

Many conservative investors still prefer bank RDs. However, the tax and return gap has widened. While RDs offer fixed 7% returns (taxable at slab), even a low-risk **Conservative Hybrid Fund** can aim for 9-10% with equity-level taxation benefits for holdings over 1 year.

Smart Monthly SIP Benchmarks for 2026

Emergency Fund (₹5L) Target duration: 2.5 yrs
₹₹15,000/mo @7.5%
Education Goal (₹50L) Target duration: 15 yrs
₹₹11,000/mo @12%
Retirement Goal (₹5Cr) Target duration: 25 yrs
₹₹18,000/mo @13%

Ready to Turbocharge Your Wealth?

A regular SIP is great, but a Step-Up SIP is better. Increase your investment by 10% annually to reach your goals years earlier.

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Gaurav Dhameliya — Financial Expert at HelpForFinance

Founder, HelpForFinance · Search & Finance Expert

Gaurav helps retail investors navigate the complexities of mutual funds and taxation. With a background in search technology and lending, he builds tools that empower financial freedom through data.

Published: April 2026