Benefits of One - Time Mandate For SIP Investment

One Time Mandate (OTM) for SIP investments make things easier by automating your payments, saving you time and hassle. With this feature, you can set up your investments effortlessly and focus on growing your wealth.

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SIP Plan Benefits
Start SIP with as low as ₹1000
Start SIP with as low as ₹1000
No hidden charges
No hidden charges
Save upto ₹46,800 in Tax
Save upto ₹46,800 in Taxunder section 80C^
Zero LTCG Tax
Zero LTCG Tax
Disciplined & worry-free investing
Disciplined & worry free investing

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Invest
₹ 10,000
Invest for
AUM (Cr)

₹11,620

NAV

145.13

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 15.79 17.49 16.77 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹2,687

NAV

66.77

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 12.13 14.43 14.55 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹3,237

NAV

63.03

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 12.61 14.79 14.23 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹35,377

NAV

69.11

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 12.42 13.27 13.64 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹446

NAV

61.99

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 10.08 12 13.57 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹4,837

NAV

62.08

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 12 12.83 13.3 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹5,458

NAV

72.36

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 12.27 11.54 13.22 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹219

NAV

43.97

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 12.62 12.84 12.93 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹3,598

NAV

37.59

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 9.71 11.3 12.74 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹130

NAV

49.46

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 10.62 11.99 12.39 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹2,687

NAV

66.77

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 12.13 14.43 14.55 %

AUM (Cr)

₹3,237

NAV

63.03

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 12.61 14.79 14.23 %

AUM (Cr)

₹446

NAV

61.99

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 10.08 12 13.57 %

AUM (Cr)

₹4,837

NAV

62.08

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 12 12.83 13.3 %

AUM (Cr)

₹219

NAV

43.97

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 12.62 12.84 12.93 %

AUM (Cr)

₹3,598

NAV

37.59

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 9.71 11.3 12.74 %

AUM (Cr)

₹130

NAV

49.46

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 10.62 11.99 12.39 %

AUM (Cr)

₹12,241

NAV

73.37

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 8.98 10.46 12 %

AUM (Cr)

₹965

NAV

40.71

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 9.83 11.19 11.78 %

AUM (Cr)

₹2,097

NAV

58.41

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 8.41 10.06 11.57 %

AUM (Cr)

₹11,620

NAV

145.13

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 15.79 17.49 16.77 %

AUM (Cr)

₹35,377

NAV

69.11

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 12.42 13.27 13.64 %

AUM (Cr)

₹5,458

NAV

72.36

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 12.27 11.54 13.22 %

AUM (Cr)

₹9,938

NAV

57.52

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 21 18.96 22 %

AUM (Cr)

₹12,572

NAV

104.21

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 17.85 19.5 17.59 %

AUM (Cr)

₹1,051

NAV

66.43

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 11.51 13.09 14.1 %

AUM (Cr)

₹13,553

NAV

62.8

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 10.78 11.82 12.45 %

AUM (Cr)

₹1,125

NAV

50.37

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 11.99 11.78 12.18 %

AUM (Cr)

₹3,551

NAV

53.84

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 11.28 11.53 11.84 %

AUM (Cr)

₹526

NAV

51.89

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 9.3 10.29 10.69 %

AUM (Cr)

₹242

NAV

25.75

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 7.13 8.4 9.72 %

AUM (Cr)

₹823

NAV

40.85

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.66 6.84 7.28 %

AUM (Cr)

₹499

NAV

38.3

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.27 6.81 7.03 %

AUM (Cr)

₹117

NAV

30.17

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.98 6.58 6.92 %

AUM (Cr)

₹189

NAV

56.86

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.8 6.59 6.9 %

AUM (Cr)

₹171

NAV

34.94

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.2 6.39 6.85 %

AUM (Cr)

₹77

NAV

41.26

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.42 6.43 6.81 %

AUM (Cr)

₹16,781

NAV

50.02

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.29 6.29 6.62 %

AUM (Cr)

₹172

NAV

46.78

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 4.6 5.98 6.6 %

AUM (Cr)

₹93

NAV

38.97

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.21 6.45 6.59 %

AUM (Cr)

₹904

NAV

94.03

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 13.47 14.83 14.83 %

AUM (Cr)

₹354

NAV

44.99

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 8.57 9.36 9.89 %

AUM (Cr)

₹62

NAV

57.84

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 7.68 8.44 9.61 %

AUM (Cr)

₹460

NAV

98.06

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 7.49 8.54 9.53 %

AUM (Cr)

₹5,072

NAV

37.27

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 7.46 8.39 9.48 %

AUM (Cr)

₹21,160

NAV

68.74

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 7.07 8.33 9.27 %

AUM (Cr)

₹807

NAV

37.37

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 8.28 8.81 9.24 %

AUM (Cr)

₹6,860

NAV

103.68

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 7.59 8.58 9.13 %

AUM (Cr)

₹272

NAV

29.28

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 7.63 8.26 9.07 %

AUM (Cr)

₹1,775

NAV

40.55

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 8.27 8.39 8.86 %

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What is OTM for SIP?

One Time Mandate (OTM) for SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) investments is a facility provided by financial institutions or mutual fund companies that allows you to set up an automatic debit mandate for your SIP investments. You can use an SIP Calculator to figure out the amount you want to set up for automatic debit.

With an OTM, you authorize your bank or financial institution to debit a predetermined amount from your bank account at specified intervals (usually monthly) and invest that amount in a selected market-linked fund scheme through best SIP plans. This eliminates the need for manual payments for each SIP instalment, making the investment process more convenient and hassle-free for you.

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Returns
Fund Name 5 Years 7 Years 10 Years
Top 300 Fund SBI Life
Rating
8.88% 10.5%
11.55%
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Opportunities Fund HDFC Life
Rating
12.42% 13.27%
13.64%
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High Growth Fund Axis Max Life
Rating
17.85% 19.5%
17.59%
View Plan
Opportunities Fund ICICI Prudential Life
Rating
11.28% 11.53%
11.84%
View Plan
Multi Cap Fund Tata AIA Life
Rating
21% 18.96%
22%
View Plan
Accelerator Mid-Cap Fund II Bajaj Life
Rating
12.27% 11.54%
13.22%
View Plan
Multiplier Birla Sun Life
Rating
14.37% 13.37%
14.74%
View Plan
Virtue II PNB MetLife
Rating
12.61% 14.79%
14.23%
View Plan
Equity II Fund Canara HSBC Life
Rating
8.46% 8.24%
9.73%
View Plan
Blue-Chip Equity Fund Star Union Dai-ichi Life
Rating
7.49% 8.34%
9.68%
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Fund Name AUM Return 3 Years Return 5 Years Return 10 Years Minimum Investment Return Since Launch
Motilal Oswal BSE Enhanced Value Index Fund Regular - Growth ₹1,748.84 Crs 28.91% N/A N/A ₹500 28.94%
Bandhan Small Cap Fund Regular-Growth ₹20,474.12 Crs 26.07% 20.2% N/A ₹1,000 25.81%
Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund Regular-Growth ₹33,689.20 Crs 17.76% 19.95% 15.5% ₹500 18.83%
ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund-Growth ₹8,097.89 Crs 20.26% 23.55% 17.35% ₹5,000 14.94%
Canara Robeco Large Cap Fund Regular-Growth ₹17,103.62 Crs 11.03% 9.6% 12.89% ₹100 11.61%
Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund Direct- Growth ₹40,184.41 Crs 10.21% 9.85% 13.44% ₹5,000 14.5%
Kotak Midcap Fund Regular-Growth ₹61,694.40 Crs 17.96% 16.27% 17.08% ₹100 14.06%
SBI Small Cap Fund-Growth ₹34,931.73 Crs 10.62% 13.02% 16.74% ₹5,000 17.62%
SBI Gold ETF ₹24,897.99 Crs 33.28% 25.87% 16.3% ₹5,000 13.46%

Updated as of Mar 2026

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What are the Benefits of OTM in SIP?

OTM (One Time Mandate) in SIP offers several benefits that can make your investment journey smoother and more disciplined: 

  • Convenience: OTM automates the payment process, saving you the hassle of manually transferring funds for each SIP instalment.

  • Time and Effort Saving: Once OTM is set up, it relieves you from arranging subsequent payments. It allows you to focus on other tasks.

  • Discipline: It helps in maintaining investment discipline by ensuring regular contributions to SIP without the need for constant monitoring.

  • Timeliness: OTM ensures timely payments, reducing the risk of missing SIP instalments and helping you stay on track with your investment goals.

  • Cost-Effectiveness: By automating the payment process, OTM reduces the likelihood of incurring penalties or charges for missed payments.

  • Flexibility: Investors can easily modify or cancel their OTM instructions as per their changing investment needs and financial situations.

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Financial experts suggest that a person should invest 10-15% of their monthly income for long-term financial growth
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Monthly Investment ₹22.4 L
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Top Funds with High Returns (Past 7 Years)
Equity Pension
11.7%
Equity Pension
Opportunities Fund
13.64%
Opportunities Fund
High Growth Fund
17.59%
High Growth Fund
Opportunities Fund
11.84%
Opportunities Fund
Multi Cap Fund
22%
Multi Cap Fund
Accelerator Mid-Cap Fund II
13.22%
Accelerator Mid-Cap Fund II
Multiplier
14.74%
Multiplier
Frontline Equity Fund
13.3%
Frontline Equity Fund
Virtue II
14.23%
Virtue II
Equity II Fund
9.73%
Equity II Fund
Gift Global Opportunity Maximizer Fund
10.16%
Gift Global Opportunity Maximizer Fund
Growth Opportunities Plus Fund
14.1%
Growth Opportunities Plus Fund
Equity Top 250 Fund
10.69%
Equity Top 250 Fund
Future Apex Fund
12.39%
Future Apex Fund
Pension Dynamic Equity Fund
10.56%
Pension Dynamic Equity Fund
Accelerator Fund
12.93%
Accelerator Fund

How OTM in SIP Works?

  • Use an SIP calculator to estimate your investment amount, tenure, and expected return based on your financial goals.

  • Choose the best SIP plan for your SIP investment.

  • Set up an OTM with your bank for the SIP amount and desired investment frequency (monthly, quarterly, etc.). This ensures automatic deduction and investment.

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Steps to Automate Your SIP Plans

OTM (One Time Mandate) automates payments in the SIP Plans. It ensures timely investments without manual intervention. You can set up OTM in SIP through the following two popular methods:

Method 1: Online Banking

Step 1- Login: Access your net banking portal using your credentials.

Step 2- Locate SIP options: Look for sections like "Bill Pay," "Auto-Pay," or "Standing Instructions." These options might be under "Payments" or "Investments."

Step 3- Set up SIP: Choose "Market-Linked Investment Funds" or "SIP" as the payment category.

Step 4- Fill in details: Provide your fund provider's details, SIP folio number, desired SIP amount, and start date.

Step 5- Link bank account: Select the savings account from which you want the SIP to be deducted. You might need to enter your bank account details if not already linked.

Step 6- Activate OTM: Confirm and activate the OTM registration following on-screen instructions. The bank will verify the mandate with your chosen account.

Method 2: Offline Form

Step 1- Download the form: Get the OTM form from your fund provider's website or collect it from a branch.

Step 2- Fill out the details:

  • Enter your bank account details (account number, IFSC code).

  • Mention the SIP folio number or application number.

  • Specify the SIP amount and preferred start date.

  • Choose the OTM validity (usually "until cancelled").

  • Sign the form, ensuring it matches your signature on record with the bank.

Step 3- Submit the form: Submit the completed OTM form in person at:

  • Your bank branch.

  • Your market-linked fund provider's office.

In Conclusion

The One Time Mandate for SIP offers a streamlined and convenient approach to investing, providing benefits such as hassle-free transactions, reduced paperwork, and enhanced efficiency. OTM promotes disciplined saving and ensures consistent investment by enabling automatic deductions. Ultimately, it empowers you to achieve your financial goals with ease.

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FAQ's

  • What is a one-time mandate for SIP?

    A one-time mandate (OTM) for SIP is a one-time registration process. You instruct your bank to automatically deduct a specific amount from your savings account at regular intervals. This money is then credited towards your SIP investment. Essentially, it automates your SIP contributions, eliminating the need to manually initiate payments each time.
  • Is one-time SIP better?

    SIP itself is a better way to invest compared to a lump sum investment for most people due to rupee-cost averaging. However, OTM is not a type of SIP but a method to automate your SIP contributions. It offers convenience and ensures you do not miss any instalments due to forgetfulness.
  • Is a mandate necessary for lumpsum investment?

    No, a mandate is not required for a lump sum investment. Since it is a one-time transaction, you can simply initiate the investment directly through your net banking or investment platform.
  • Which is better, OTM or Biller, for SIP?

    OTM and biller are both methods for automating SIP contributions. The following breakdown will help you choose:
    • OTM: Offers more control. You directly instruct your bank, so there is no need to involve a third party (biller).

    • Biller: It might be faster to set up, especially if done electronically through your investment platform. However, it relies on the biller (fund house) to initiate the debit, which could lead to delays.

  • Are OTM options more profitable?

    OTM itself does not impact profitability. The profitability of your SIP depends on the chosen market-linked fund scheme's performance in the market. OTM simply ensures disciplined investing by automating your contributions.

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Invest ₹10K/Month & Get ₹1 Crore# Tax-Free*
*under 10(10D)

˜The insurers/plans mentioned are arranged in order of highest to lowest first year premium (sum of individual single premium and individual non-single premium) offered by Policybazaar’s insurer partners offering life insurance investment plans on our platform, as per ‘first year premium of life insurers as at 31.03.2025 report’ published by IRDAI. Policybazaar does not endorse, rate or recommend any particular insurer or insurance product offered by any insurer. For complete list of insurers in India refer to the IRDAI website www.irdai.gov.in
Disclaimer:#The investment risk in the portfolio is borne by the policyholder. Life insurance is available in this product. The maturity amount of Rs 1 Cr. is for a 30 year old healthy individual investing Rs 10,000/- per month for 30 years, with assumed rates of returns @ 8% p.a. that is not guaranteed and is not the upper or lower limits as the value of your policy depends on a number of factors including future investment performance. In Unit Linked Insurance Plans, the investment risk in the investment portfolio is borne by the policyholder and the returns are not guaranteed. Maturity Value: ₹1,05,02,174 @ CAGR 8%; ₹50,45,591 @ CAGR 4%. All SIPs listed here are of insurance companies’ funds. The tax benefits under Section 80C allow a deduction of up to ₹1.5 lakhs from the taxable income per year and 10(10D) tax benefits are for investments made up to ₹2.5 Lakhs/ year for policies bought after 1 Feb 2021. Tax benefits and savings are subject to changes in tax laws.
*All savings are provided by the insurer as per the IRDAI approved insurance plan. Standard T&C Apply
^The tax benefits under Section 80C allow a deduction of up to ₹1.5 lakhs from the taxable income per year and 10(10D) tax benefits are for investments made up to ₹2.5 Lakhs/ year for policies bought after 1 Feb 2021. Tax benefits and savings are subject to changes in tax laws.
¶Long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax (12.5%) is exempted on annual premiums up to 2.5 lacs.
++Source - Google Review Rating available on:- http://bit.ly/3J20bXZ
^^The information relating to mutual funds presented in this article is for educational purpose only and is not meant for sale. Investment is subject to market risks and the risk is borne by the investor. Please consult your financial advisor before planning your investments.
**Returns are based on past 10 years’ fund performance data (Fund Data Source: Value Research).

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