₹7,500/month SIP for 15 Years — Maturity Value & Returns 2026
A monthly SIP of ₹7,500 invested consistently for 15 years at an expected 12% annual return (after 0.5% expense ratio) grows into a corpus of approximately ₹35.74 L. Your total investment of ₹13.50 L generates a wealth gain of ₹22.24 L. Use the calculator below to adjust the return rate or time period.
Last updated: 20 May 2026, 11:00 AM IST
Data Sources
- AMFI — Mutual Fund NAV Data (2026) — www.amfiindia.com
- SEBI — Expense Ratio Guidelines (2025) — www.sebi.gov.in
- RBI — Inflation Data (2026) — www.rbi.org.in
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₹7,500/month SIP for 15 Years — Detailed Breakdown
Siddharth and Priyanka are a dual-income couple in Pune — he is an automotive engineer earning ₹75,000/month, she teaches at a private school earning ₹40,000. They jointly contribute ₹7,500/month to a flexi-cap fund for a long-term family wealth pool. Over 15 years, their ₹13.50 L grows to ₹35.74 L, a gain of ₹22.24 L. What distinguishes their approach: they route the SIP from a joint savings account that receives a fixed monthly transfer from both salaries. This makes the SIP a shared household expense rather than an individual sacrifice. They also chose a flexi-cap fund over a large-cap, reasoning that over 15 years the fund manager can allocate between large, mid, and small caps based on opportunities — something they cannot do themselves with separate funds. At the halfway mark (year 7-8), they plan to evaluate whether to step up to ₹10,000 or add a second SIP in an international fund for geographic diversification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How should a dual-income couple structure their SIPs?
Operate SIPs from a joint account for simplicity. Each spouse can also have individual SIPs for personal goals. For shared goals (house, children's education, retirement), jointly contribute to a single fund. This avoids duplication and makes tracking easier.
Flexi-cap vs multi-cap vs large-cap — which suits 15 years?
Flexi-cap gives the fund manager complete freedom across market caps. Multi-cap has SEBI-mandated minimum allocations (25% each in large, mid, small). For 15 years, flexi-cap is slightly better as it allows the manager to go heavy on the best-performing segment.
Should we add international funds to our SIP portfolio?
Yes, once domestic SIPs are established. Allocating 10-20% to a US S&P 500 or NASDAQ 100 fund hedges against India-specific risks (rupee depreciation, policy changes). Over 15 years, a small international allocation improves risk-adjusted returns through currency and market diversification.
How to handle SIP if one spouse loses their job?
Reduce the SIP amount temporarily rather than stopping entirely. Drop from ₹7,500 to ₹3,000-4,000 using the working spouse's contribution. Resume the full amount once income stabilizes. The key is maintaining the investment habit even during financial stress.
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Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates based on assumed return rates and does not guarantee actual investment returns. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The 12% return assumption is based on historical long-term equity fund averages and may not be achieved in practice. This is not investment advice — consult a SEBI-registered investment advisor for personalised recommendations. RupayWise is not a financial advisor or distributor.