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Investments Calculators

Model SIPs, lumpsum returns and goal-based investing before you commit a rupee, with every projection showing its formula.

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Whether you're starting a first SIP, comparing a lumpsum against monthly investing, or checking the annualised return on irregular cash flows, these calculators break the math down step by step, with no black-box numbers and no signup wall.

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How to think about investment calculators

A few principles worth knowing before you run the numbers.

1Start with the goal, not the fund

Before comparing fund options, work out the number you actually need: a goal amount, a target corpus, a monthly SIP you can sustain. Calculators here work backward from that number just as often as forward from an investment amount.

2Assumed returns are illustrative

Every SIP, lumpsum or CAGR projection uses a return rate you choose. That rate isn't a guarantee, so run the same numbers at a conservative and an optimistic rate to see the range of outcomes, not a single point estimate.

3Compounding rewards time more than timing

Small, consistent monthly contributions started early tend to outgrow larger contributions started late. Use the SIP and Step-up SIP calculators to see how a few extra years change the outcome more than a few extra percentage points of return.

4ELSS bundles investing with a tax deduction

Of every 80C option, ELSS has the shortest lock-in, but with a real catch: each SIP instalment carries its own 3-year lock-in from its own date, not one clock from your first contribution. Model this properly before assuming your whole corpus unlocks at once.

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions we hear most about Investments calculators.

Do these calculators account for taxes on gains?
No, projections show pre-tax growth. Use the Capital Gains Tax Calculator alongside these to estimate your post-tax outcome.
What return rate should I assume?
There's no universally correct number. Equity mutual funds have historically returned 10-14% annually over long periods, but this varies by fund and time frame, so run a few scenarios rather than relying on one assumption.
What's the difference between SIP and Lumpsum calculators?
SIP projects a recurring monthly investment; Lumpsum projects a single one-time investment. Use both if you're deciding how to split money between the two.
Can I model a SIP that increases every year?
Yes, the Step-up SIP calculator lets you set an annual increase percentage so your projection reflects rising income, not just a flat monthly amount.
Why does XIRR differ from a simple return calculation?
XIRR accounts for the exact dates and sizes of each cash flow, so irregular investments and withdrawals are annualised correctly, unlike a simple average return that ignores timing entirely.
How often should I check my SIP's performance?
Reviewing once or twice a year is usually enough. Checking more often tends to encourage reacting to short-term dips rather than staying with the plan.