How step-up SIP is calculated
A step-up SIP starts like a normal SIP, then multiplies the monthly instalment by (1 + step-up%) every 12 months. Each month the tool:
- Adds the current monthly amount to the running corpus (annuity-due style — instalment at the start of the month).
- Compounds that balance by the monthly rate (
annual ÷ 12 ÷ 100). - After every 12th month (except before month 1), applies the step-up to the next year’s instalment.
When step-up is 0%, the result matches the SIP Calculator within rounding.
Why compare against a flat SIP
The “vs flat SIP” line answers: if I never raised my SIP, how much corpus would I miss? That delta is usually large over 10–15 years because later years invest more cash and that cash still compounds. Use a conservative expected return and treat the chart as a planning sketch.
Privacy
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Related
- SIP Calculator — fixed monthly amount
- Step-up SIP vs regular SIP — when to use which
- India Finance Ops hub