While a Rs 520 monthly SIP may not make you rich, long-term investing combined with step-up SIP can help build a much larger corpus through the power of compounding.

While a Rs 520 monthly SIP may not make you rich, long-term investing combined with step-up SIP can help build a much larger corpus through the power of compounding.

A Step-Up SIP following the 10-10-10 rule can potentially generate nearly Rs 10 lakh more than a fixed SIP over 10 years by increasing investments by 10% annually.

While mutual funds can help investors benefit from market-linked returns and compounding, the investment amount and time horizon remain crucial.

The biggest driver of wealth creation is not necessarily the monthly investment amount but the length of time you remain invested.

Overall industry outflows stood at Rs 52,948.78 crore versus Rs 64,021.17 in May. Inflows across equity categories showed a rise/dip relative to the previous month, with midcap funds leading the movement.

Effective Jan. 1, 2027, the RBI's updated rules will prohibit financial institutions from introducing compensation models that encourage staff or intermediaries to prioritise sales over customer interests.

Even with simple SIPs of Rs 5,000, one can build a substantial corpus if they keep a long-term investment horizon.

Gang also highlighted REITs and InvITs as compelling alternatives for those seeking predictable income. But Gang says no single product is ideal for every retiree, and the focus should be on post-tax returns, consistency of income and overall portfolio diversification.

Choosing between Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana and a mutual fund SIP depends largely on your risk appetite and financial goals.

One of the biggest strengths of the 8-4-3 approach is that it encourages consistency instead of trying to time the market.