On February 16, 2025 By newsroom Topic: India Money Advice
The power of compounding, combined with disciplined investment, can help you achieve the dream of becoming a crorepati. Here’s how:
Example: If you’re 24 years old, invest ?50/day or ?1,500/month in a diversified mutual fund via SIP.
Assume an Annual Return of 12%
This is a realistic expectation for diversified mutual funds over the long term.
Keep Investing for 36 Years
Mr. ABC starts investing1,500 monthly at 24 years old:
- Investment Duration: 36 years.
- Total Investment:6,48,000 (?1,500 x 12 months x 36 years).
- Final Corpus: ?1 crore (assuming 12% annual return).
If you start at a different age, here’s how much you need to invest daily to reach1 crore by 60:
| Starting Age | Daily Investment (?) | Monthly Investment (?) |
|-------------------|--------------------------|-----------------------------|
| 20 years |30 |900 |
| 24 years |50 |1,500 |
| 30 years |95 |2,850 |
| 40 years |265 |7,950 |
To understand how your money grows:
| Time Frame (Years) | Monthly Investment (?) | Returns at 12% |
|-------------------------|----------------------------|--------------------|
| 5 |1,500 |1,15,265 |
| 10 |1,500 |3,60,820 |
| 20 |1,500 |14,20,730 |
| 36 |1,500 | ?1 crore |
Increase your SIP contribution as your income grows.
Start Earlier
The earlier you begin, the more time compounding has to work its magic.
Choose High-Growth Assets
The key to becoming a crorepati lies in:
- Regular investments.
- Choosing high-return asset classes.
- Starting early to power the power of compounding.
So, when are you starting your1,500/month investment?