How much SIP you need for ₹1 crore in 15 years
or ₹11,516 a month to start, rising 10% every year. Total invested: ₹35.67 lakh flat, ₹43.91 lakh with the step-up.
At different returns
Equity fund returns are not fixed, so the table shows four planning assumptions. The SIP is invested at the start of each month and compounds monthly, the method AMFI and fund houses use.
| Return | Flat SIP | Starting SIP, 10% step-up | Invested, flat | Invested, step-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8% | ₹28,707 | ₹15,586 | ₹51.67 lakh | ₹59.42 lakh |
| 10% | ₹23,928 | ₹13,445 | ₹43.07 lakh | ₹51.26 lakh |
| 12% | ₹19,819 | ₹11,516 | ₹35.67 lakh | ₹43.91 lakh |
| 14% | ₹16,317 | ₹9,794 | ₹29.37 lakh | ₹37.34 lakh |
What 15 years changes
Fifteen years is the horizon most often quoted for ₹1 crore, and it matches the figures on the SIP calculator page: about ₹20,000 a month flat, or about ₹11,500 with a 10% yearly step-up. Returns are now the larger part of the final amount.
Year by year at 12%
The flat SIP of ₹19,819 a month, followed through each of the 15 years. The last column is how much of the ₹1 crore is in place by the end of that year.
| End of | Invested | Value | Of ₹1 crore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ₹2.38 lakh | ₹2.54 lakh | 3% |
| Year 2 | ₹4.76 lakh | ₹5.4 lakh | 5% |
| Year 3 | ₹7.13 lakh | ₹8.62 lakh | 9% |
| Year 4 | ₹9.51 lakh | ₹12.25 lakh | 12% |
| Year 5 | ₹11.89 lakh | ₹16.35 lakh | 16% |
| Year 6 | ₹14.27 lakh | ₹20.96 lakh | 21% |
| Year 7 | ₹16.65 lakh | ₹26.16 lakh | 26% |
| Year 8 | ₹19.03 lakh | ₹32.01 lakh | 32% |
| Year 9 | ₹21.4 lakh | ₹38.61 lakh | 39% |
| Year 10 | ₹23.78 lakh | ₹46.05 lakh | 46% |
| Year 11 | ₹26.16 lakh | ₹54.42 lakh | 54% |
| Year 12 | ₹28.54 lakh | ₹63.87 lakh | 64% |
| Year 13 | ₹30.92 lakh | ₹74.5 lakh | 75% |
| Year 14 | ₹33.3 lakh | ₹86.49 lakh | 86% |
| Year 15 | ₹35.67 lakh | ₹1 crore | 100% |
What ₹10,000 a month reaches in 15 years
If the budget is fixed rather than the target, this is where a ₹10,000 SIP lands over the same 15 years.
| Return | Value after 15 years | Of ₹1 crore |
|---|---|---|
| 8% | ₹34.83 lakh | 35% |
| 10% | ₹41.79 lakh | 42% |
| 12% | ₹50.46 lakh | 50% |
| 14% | ₹61.29 lakh | 61% |
If you already have some savings
Money invested today grows alongside the SIP, so a starting sum lowers the monthly amount. At 12% a year, compounded yearly for the lump sum:
| Invested today | Grows to in 15 years | Monthly SIP still needed |
|---|---|---|
| ₹0 | ₹0 | ₹19,819 |
| ₹2 lakh | ₹10.95 lakh | ₹17,649 |
| ₹5 lakh | ₹27.37 lakh | ₹14,395 |
| ₹10 lakh | ₹54.74 lakh | ₹8,971 |
₹1 crore in today's money
At 6% inflation, ₹1 crore in 15 years buys about what ₹41.73 lakh buys today. If the goal is a fixed amount in today's terms, set the target higher: the SIP calculator's goal mode lets you enter any target and shows the after-inflation value.
Try your own numbers
Open the SIP calculator, choose "How much should I invest?", and set the target, years, return and step-up. If you already have savings, the retirement planner accounts for them.
Common questions
How much SIP is needed for ₹1 crore in 15 years?
At an assumed 12% annual return, about ₹19,819 a month flat, or ₹11,516 a month to start with a 10% yearly step-up.
How much will I invest in total for ₹1 crore in 15 years?
At 12%, about ₹35.67 lakh with a flat SIP, or about ₹43.91 lakh with a 10% yearly step-up. The rest is returns.
What is ₹1 crore in 15 years worth today?
At 6% inflation, about ₹41.73 lakh in today's money.
Can ₹10,000 a month reach ₹1 crore in 15 years?
At an assumed 12% a year it reaches about ₹50.46 lakh, which is 50% of ₹1 crore. Reaching ₹1 crore at 12% needs about ₹19,819 a month.