Scenario

₹10,000 SIP for 15 years — nominal vs inflation-adjusted

Side-by-side nominal maturity and an illustrative inflation-adjusted (real) corpus so purchasing power is clearer.

Illustrative result

Assumptions: ₹10,000/month · 12.00% p.a. · 15 years · inflation 6.00%. Not a guarantee.

Total invested (flat)

₹18,00,000

Est. maturity (flat)

₹49,95,802

Wealth gained (flat)

₹31,95,802

Nominal maturity

₹49,95,802

Inflation-adjusted (~6.00%)

₹20,84,574

Sensitivity check

Same scenario with alternate assumptions—use this to avoid anchoring on a single optimistic number.

AssumptionResult
8.00% p.a.₹34,60,382
10.00% p.a.₹41,44,703
12.00% p.a.₹49,95,802

How to read this

Nominal maturity can look large while real purchasing power is lower. For goals priced in today’s rupees (fees, down payments), the inflation-adjusted view is often the more honest planning number.

Change the inflation assumption in the live SIP calculator’s Advanced mode—education costs may inflate faster than general CPI.

  1. Confirm the assumptions match your cash flow and time horizon.
  2. Stress-test a more conservative rate, tenure or FOIR in the table above.
  3. Open the live calculator and save or share your customised case.

FAQ

Are these maturity numbers guaranteed?
No. They assume a constant annual return you choose. Real market-linked returns vary year to year.
What should I change first?
Start with a SIP you can sustain, then stress-test return and tenure. Prefer consistency over optimistic rate assumptions.

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Scenario path /sip/10000-sip-15-years-with-inflation · Aaru Wealth. Educational estimates only—not financial, tax or lending advice.