Step-Up SIP automatically increases your monthly SIP amount every year by a fixed percentage — typically 10–20%. It aligns with salary hikes and dramatically boosts your final corpus through accelerated compounding.

What tax applies on SIP returns in 2026?

Equity SIP held over 1 year: 12.5% LTCG on gains above ₹1.25 lakh/year (FY 2026-27). Held under 1 year: 20% STCG. ELSS SIP qualifies for 80C deduction up to ₹1.5L/year under old tax regime.

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Q: What is the minimum SIP amount in India?

Most mutual funds allow SIP from ₹500/month. Some funds allow as low as ₹100/month through platforms like Zerodha Coin and Groww. There is no maximum SIP limit.

Q: Is SIP better than FD?

For long-term goals (5+ years), SIP in equity mutual funds historically delivers 12–15% CAGR vs FD's 6–7.5%. SIP has market risk but far outperforms FD over long periods. FD is better for short-term goals or risk-averse investors.

Monthly SIP · Step-Up SIP · Lump Sum · ₹1 Crore Target Planner · SIP vs PPF vs FD. Instant, no login.

Rupee Cost Avg Step-Up SIP Target Planner Canvas Charts SIP vs PPF vs FD

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Expected Annual Return

Large cap ~12% · Mid cap ~15%12.0%

1%30%

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Longer = more compounding power15 yrs

1 yr40 yrs

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🔥 Inflation-adjusted value (6%/yr): — in today's money

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Year	Invested	Returns	Total Value

SIP vs PPF vs FD vs ELSS

Option	Rate	Maturity	Tax	Risk

Returns are projections. Actual mutual fund returns vary and are not guaranteed. Past performance ≠ future results.

SIP — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum SIP amount in India?+

Most mutual funds allow SIP from ₹500/month. Platforms like Zerodha Coin and Groww offer SIPs from ₹100/month. There is no upper limit — you can invest any amount via SIP. Minimum investment period is typically 6 months for most funds.

Is SIP better than FD for long-term goals?+

For goals of 5+ years, SIP in equity mutual funds has historically delivered 12–15% CAGR vs FD's 6.5–7.5%. ₹5,000/month SIP at 12% for 20 years = ₹49.96 lakh vs FD = ~₹30 lakh. SIP carries market risk but significantly outperforms over long periods. FD is better for short-term goals or capital protection.

What is Step-Up SIP and why use it?+

Step-Up SIP automatically increases your monthly investment by a set % each year. Example: ₹5,000 SIP with 10% annual step-up over 20 years = ₹1.29 Cr vs ₹49.96L with flat SIP. This aligns with annual salary hikes and is one of the most powerful wealth-building strategies for Indian investors.

What is the tax on SIP returns in FY 2026-27?+

Equity SIP held over 1 year: 12.5% LTCG on gains above ₹1.25 lakh/year (revised in Union Budget 2024, unchanged for FY 2026-27). Held under 1 year: 20% STCG. ELSS SIP qualifies for 80C deduction up to ₹1.5L/year under old tax regime only. Debt fund SIP is taxed at slab rate regardless of holding period.

Can I stop or pause my SIP?+

Yes. You can pause a SIP for 1–3 months, reduce the amount, or stop it anytime — no penalty. Units already purchased remain invested. You can restart anytime. Some funds require a minimum SIP tenure of 6 months before modification.

What is rupee cost averaging?+

Rupee cost averaging means investing the same fixed amount every month regardless of market levels. When markets fall, you automatically buy more units at lower prices. When markets rise, you buy fewer. Over time, this reduces average cost per unit and eliminates the need to time the market.

📈 SIP Power — ₹5K/month at 12%

5 years~₹4.1 L

10 years~₹11.6 L

15 years~₹25.2 L

20 years~₹49.9 L

25 years~₹94.9 L

30 years~₹1.76 Cr

🎯 SIP to reach ₹1 Crore at 12%

In 10 years₹43,000/mo

In 15 years₹16,000/mo

In 20 years₹10,000/mo

In 25 years₹5,300/mo

In 30 years₹2,800/mo

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SIP Calculator India 2026 — How Mutual Fund SIP Works

A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) lets you invest a fixed amount in a mutual fund at regular intervals — typically monthly. SIP uses rupee cost averaging: you buy more units when prices are low and fewer when high, reducing the impact of market volatility over time.

Power of SIP — Real Numbers at 12% CAGR

Monthly SIP	Years	Invested	Maturity	Wealth Multiple
₹5,000	10 yrs	₹6L	₹11.6L	1.9x
₹5,000	20 yrs	₹12L	₹49.9L	4.2x
₹5,000	30 yrs	₹18L	₹1.76 Cr	9.8x
₹10,000	20 yrs	₹24L	₹99.9L	4.2x
₹25,000	25 yrs	₹75L	₹4.75 Cr	6.3x

SIP vs PPF vs FD — Which is Better?

Investment	Expected Return	Risk	Tax	Liquidity
SIP (Equity MF)	12–15% CAGR	Market risk	12.5% LTCG >₹1.25L	High (T+1)
PPF	7.1% p.a.	Zero	Tax-free (EEE)	Low (15 yr lock)
FD	6.5–7.5%	Zero	Full slab rate	Medium
ELSS SIP	12–14% CAGR	Market risk	12.5% LTCG + 80C benefit	Low (3 yr lock)

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