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Step-Up SIP Calculator

Calculate the corpus growth when you increase SIP contributions yearly.

Step-Up SIP Returns & Increment Multiplier

See how increasing your monthly SIP contribution annually with salary hikes multiplies your long-term mutual fund wealth.

Step-Up SIP Accumulation Formula

FV = Σ [ SIP_y × (1+r)^m_left ] for all months across tenure

Where: SIP_y increases by Step-Up % each year, compounding monthly contributions continuously until maturity.

What is a Step-Up (Top-Up) SIP?

A Step-Up SIP automatically increases your monthly mutual fund contribution by a fixed percentage (e.g. 10%) or fixed amount every financial year.

Aligning Investment Increments with Annual Salary Hikes

As your annual income grows with appraisals, stepping up your monthly savings rate prevents lifestyle creep and doubles final retirement wealth.

Step-Up SIP vs Fixed SIP Performance Comparison

A ₹10,000 monthly SIP at 12% for 15 years yields ₹50.4 Lakhs. Stepping it up by 10% yearly turns final wealth into ₹86.8 Lakhs — a 72% boost!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is a recommended annual Step-Up percentage?

Stepping up monthly investments by 10% annually aligns well with average corporate salary appraisals in India.

Can I cap the maximum monthly Step-Up amount?

Yes, mutual fund houses allow setting a upper limit cap on monthly Step-Up installments.

Can Step-Up SIP be configured on existing SIPs?

Most mutual fund portals allow adding a Top-Up facility to existing active SIP folios online.

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