SIP Calculator

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Updated September 25, 2026 •2 min read

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The fastest way to make a finance estimate useful is to know exactly what went into it. SIP Calculator puts the relevant inputs beside the result so you can test the calculation instead of treating the number as a black box. On this page, it projects the maturity value of a monthly SIP at an entered return over the investment period.

What this calculator does

SIP Calculator projects the maturity value of a monthly SIP at an entered return over the investment period. Its visible inputs are Monthly SIP amount (P), Investment period (t), Expected rate of return (r). The article follows those fields and the calculation that is actually available on this page; it does not silently add live market feeds, tax tables, legal eligibility tests, or other variables that are not present in the tool.

How to use it

Enter Monthly SIP amount (P), Investment period (t), Expected rate of return (r). Use the units and percentage scale shown beside each field, and keep values on the same time basis when the formula compares income, rates, prices, balances, or work hours.

How the calculation works

SIP maturity value is the future value of equal monthly contributions at the entered monthly return over investment_period × 12 payments, with the current calculation treating contributions as beginning-of-period deposits.

Example

Using the page’s demonstration values (Monthly SIP amount (P) = 5,000; Investment period (t) = 10; Expected rate of return (r) = 12) and leaving the remaining defaults unchanged, the calculator returns ₹1,161,695.38 for sip maturity amount. Replace the sample inputs with values from the same period and definition before interpreting your own result.

How to interpret the result

Use the number as a mathematical projection from the entered contribution, rate, term, or tax assumption. Scheme eligibility, statutory caps, credited rates, tax treatment, lock-ins, withdrawal rules, and lender practices are separate questions that can change over time.

Limitations and notes

The expected annual return is not guaranteed. Market volatility, fund costs, taxes, missed deposits, and actual contribution dates can change the ending value. Government schemes and tax rules can change by financial year or notification. Interest rates may be reset, contribution limits can apply, and tax/withdrawal treatment may depend on eligibility. Verify the current official scheme or tax rule before acting.