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SIP Calculator: Inputs, Options, and How to Read the Results

A practical reference for the SIP Calculator — the inputs it accepts, the options available, and how to read the growth projection.

Published August 28, 20264 min read
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Inputs and options

The SIP Calculator is an input-based calculator — you type values directly in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

Inputs

InputWhat to enter
Monthly investmentThe fixed amount you invest every month
Time horizonThe number of years you plan to continue the SIP
Expected annual returnThe assumed yearly return (around 12% for equity mutual funds)

Options

  • Return assumption — adjust the annual return to run conservative or optimistic scenarios
  • Growth chart — a yearly view that shows the corpus at the end of each year
  • Invested vs gains split — separates the principal you put in from the returns it earned
  • Target mode — enter a goal corpus to find the monthly SIP required

Getting the best results

  • Use a conservative return (8-10%) for a lower-bound estimate and around 12% for an equity planning figure
  • Review the invested vs gains split to see how much of the corpus comes from compounding
  • Test longer horizons — the yearly chart makes it obvious how the later years grow fastest

Verdict

The SIP Calculator takes your monthly amount, horizon, and assumed return, then returns a clear future corpus with an invested vs gains split and a yearly growth chart.

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Frequently asked questions

What inputs does the SIP Calculator need?

The monthly investment amount, the time horizon in years, and an expected annual return.

What return should I use?

Around 12% per year is a common planning assumption for equity mutual fund SIPs; use a lower figure for a conservative estimate.

Can I plan toward a target amount?

Yes. Enter the goal corpus and the tool works out the monthly SIP required at your chosen return and horizon.

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