The notion of creating lasting wealth can feel out of reach for many Indian savers. This is especially true when they begin with limited amounts. Yet long-term participation in the equity markets tells a different story.
Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) allow investors to convert routine monthly savings into substantial wealth over time.
For many families, setting aside Rs 10,000 each month represents a comfortable middle ground: achievable without strain, but significant enough to deliver results over the years.
Let's explore how far Rs 10,000 per month can take you in 15, 20, and 25 years. For this illustration, we'll assume a 12% annual return.
Investing In Mutual Fund SIPs For 15 Years
Monthly investment: Rs 10,000
Tenure: 15 years
Total investment: Rs 18 lakh
Expected rate of returns: 12%
Estimated returns: Rs 29.59 lakh
Maturity corpus: Rs 47.59 lakh
Investing In Mutual Fund SIPs For 20 Years
Monthly investment: Rs 10,000
Tenure: 20 years
Total investment: Rs 24 lakh
Expected rate of returns: 12%
Estimated returns: Rs 67.99 lakh
Maturity corpus: Rs 91.99 lakh
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Investing In Mutual Fund SIPs For 25 Years
Monthly investment: Rs 10,000
Tenure: 25 years
Total investment: Rs 30 lakh
Expected rate of returns: 12%
Estimated returns: Rs 1.4 crore
Maturity corpus: Rs 1.7 crore
These figures come from standard SIP compounding formulas. The power lies in the later years: compounding accelerates dramatically as your corpus grows larger.
If you have the patience to hit 25 years, you enter the realm of true abundance. Your Rs 10,000 has grown into nearly Rs 2 crore.
Your money is making more money in a single year than you likely earned in your first five years of working. This corpus can fund a comfortable retirement in most Indian cities.
Wealth is built through repetition, time, and the discipline to stay the course when nothing exciting seems to be happening.
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