🎯 Inflation-Adjusted SIP Goal Calculator

How much do you need to invest monthly to reach your goal in today's purchasing power?

⚠️ Important Disclaimer
  • Not Financial Advice: This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy any financial product.
  • Returns Not Guaranteed: Mutual fund and equity returns shown are illustrative. Past performance does not predict future results. Your actual returns may be higher or lower.
  • Inflation is an Estimate: Future inflation rates are uncertain. The calculator uses your input as an assumption only.
  • Consult a Professional: Consult a SEBI-registered investment advisor before making financial decisions.
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Why does inflation matter for your SIP goal?

₹50 Lakhs today won't be worth ₹50 Lakhs in 15 years. At 6% inflation, you'll actually need ~₹1.2 Crore to have the same purchasing power. This calculator tells you the real SIP amount you need — not the inflation-naive number.

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Required Monthly SIP
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to reach your goal in today's purchasing power
Today's Target —
Inflation-Adjusted Target —
Total You'll Invest —
Gains from Compounding —
Real Return Rate (after inflation): —
Corpus Breakdown

Why Inflation-Adjusted SIP Planning Matters for Indian Investors

Most SIP calculators ask you to enter a future target. But people naturally think in today's money. This calculator bridges that gap — you enter what the goal is worth to you now, and it tells you how much to invest monthly, after accounting for inflation eroding your purchasing power.

Formula Used

Step 1: Inflated Target = Today's Goal × (1 + Inflation Rate)Years
Step 2: Monthly SIP = Inflated Target × r / [(1+r)n − 1] / (1+r)
where r = monthly return rate, n = months

Frequently Asked Questions

What inflation rate should I use?

Use 6% as a conservative default — it's the upper band of RBI's inflation target. For education goals, use 8–10% since education inflation is higher than general CPI.

What is "real return rate"?

Real return = [(1 + nominal return) / (1 + inflation)] − 1. At 12% return and 6% inflation, your real return is ~5.66%. This is the actual growth of your purchasing power.

Why is the SIP higher than what a regular calculator shows?

Because your real goal is larger in future rupees. A regular calculator targeting ₹50L in future money underestimates your need. This calculator correctly sizes your SIP for ₹50L in today's purchasing power.

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