SIP Interest Rate

SIP interest rate refers to the expected rate of return on investments made through SIPs in mutual funds. Unlike fixed deposit interest rates, SIP returns are not guaranteed and can fluctuate based on market conditions and the performance of the selected mutual fund. Investors use the SIP interest rate as a guideline to estimate potential returns, but the actual outcome may vary. Tools like SIP calculator help project future values by factoring in the investment amount, duration, and anticipated rate of return.

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AUM (Cr)

₹9,928

NAV

118.39

Estimated Value

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

+ 27.23 22.19 18.4 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹3,248

NAV

71.49

Estimated Value

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

+ 24.23 17.63 15.14 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹2,675

NAV

74.61

Estimated Value

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

+ 24.82 17.74 14.98 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹37,289

NAV

78.97

Estimated Value

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

+ 25.19 15.94 14.81 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹5,652

NAV

83.8

Estimated Value

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

+ 23.63 13.87 14.76 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹3,581

NAV

42.58

Estimated Value

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

+ 20.81 14.5 14.4 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹4,348

NAV

70.48

Estimated Value

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

+ 23.87 16.06 14.22 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹440

NAV

69.77

Estimated Value

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

+ 20.64 14.81 13.99 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹7,189

NAV

157.26

Estimated Value

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

+ 20.41 14.61 13.53 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹236

NAV

50.49

Estimated Value

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

+ 23.1 16.12 13.52 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹3,248

NAV

71.49

Estimated Value

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

+ 24.23 17.63 15.14 %

AUM (Cr)

₹2,675

NAV

74.61

Estimated Value

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

+ 24.82 17.74 14.98 %

AUM (Cr)

₹3,581

NAV

42.58

Estimated Value

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

+ 20.81 14.5 14.4 %

AUM (Cr)

₹4,348

NAV

70.48

Estimated Value

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

+ 23.87 16.06 14.22 %

AUM (Cr)

₹440

NAV

69.77

Estimated Value

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

+ 20.64 14.81 13.99 %

AUM (Cr)

₹7,189

NAV

157.26

Estimated Value

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

+ 20.41 14.61 13.53 %

AUM (Cr)

₹236

NAV

50.49

Estimated Value

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

+ 23.1 16.12 13.52 %

AUM (Cr)

₹101

NAV

58.45

Estimated Value

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

+ 23.92 16.33 13.49 %

AUM (Cr)

₹2,883

NAV

70.44

Estimated Value

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

+ 20.18 14.29 13.24 %

AUM (Cr)

₹13,357

NAV

84.4

Estimated Value

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

+ 20.22 14.26 12.91 %

AUM (Cr)

₹9,928

NAV

118.39

Estimated Value

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

+ 27.23 22.19 18.4 %

AUM (Cr)

₹37,289

NAV

78.97

Estimated Value

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

+ 25.19 15.94 14.81 %

AUM (Cr)

₹5,652

NAV

83.8

Estimated Value

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

+ 23.63 13.87 14.76 %

AUM (Cr)

₹2,323

NAV

181.72

Estimated Value

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

+ 30.96 22.84 17.46 %

AUM (Cr)

₹986

NAV

75.64

Estimated Value

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

+ 23.07 15.89 14.6 %

AUM (Cr)

₹13,638

NAV

70.33

Estimated Value

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

+ 21.64 14.56 13.08 %

AUM (Cr)

₹155

NAV

60.14

Estimated Value

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

+ 23.04 14.48 12.61 %

AUM (Cr)

₹1,183

NAV

54.8

Estimated Value

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

+ 21.89 14.04 12.37 %

AUM (Cr)

₹539

NAV

59.2

Estimated Value

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

+ 19.96 13.09 11.66 %

AUM (Cr)

₹222

NAV

94.47

Estimated Value

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

+ 8.45 8.64 8.57 %

AUM (Cr)

₹866

NAV

40.5

Estimated Value

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

+ 6.18 8.02 7.93 %

AUM (Cr)

₹501

NAV

38.22

Estimated Value

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

+ 6.05 8.02 7.72 %

AUM (Cr)

₹136

NAV

34.66

Estimated Value

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

+ 5.69 7.58 7.54 %

AUM (Cr)

₹210

NAV

47.13

Estimated Value

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

+ 5.19 7.51 7.42 %

AUM (Cr)

₹75

NAV

40.5

Estimated Value

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

+ 5.54 7.35 7.36 %

AUM (Cr)

₹96

NAV

38.64

Estimated Value

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

+ 5.65 7.51 7.3 %

AUM (Cr)

₹8,009

NAV

32.13

Estimated Value

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

+ 5.3 7.16 7.27 %

AUM (Cr)

₹139

NAV

29.13

Estimated Value

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

+ 6.05 7.07 7.25 %

AUM (Cr)

₹19,982

NAV

49.51

Estimated Value

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

+ 5.72 7.34 7.23 %

AUM (Cr)

₹878

NAV

100.36

Estimated Value

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

+ 22.73 17.14 15.41 %

AUM (Cr)

₹369

NAV

48.52

Estimated Value

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

+ 14.96 11.76 10.75 %

AUM (Cr)

₹501

NAV

104.04

Estimated Value

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

+ 12.54 10.66 10.06 %

AUM (Cr)

₹5,893

NAV

40.44

Estimated Value

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

+ 14.28 10.78 10.06 %

AUM (Cr)

₹65

NAV

60.39

Estimated Value

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

+ 11.92 10.24 10.01 %

AUM (Cr)

₹858

NAV

39.76

Estimated Value

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

+ 14.11 10.73 9.89 %

AUM (Cr)

₹7,999

NAV

111.98

Estimated Value

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

+ 13.61 10.89 9.86 %

AUM (Cr)

₹295

NAV

31.84

Estimated Value

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

+ 13.93 10.15 9.8 %

AUM (Cr)

₹19

NAV

34.24

Estimated Value

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

+ 13.52 10.51 9.59 %

AUM (Cr)

₹2,021

NAV

43.78

Estimated Value

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

+ 14.19 10.14 9.58 %

AUM (Cr)

₹7,189

NAV

157.14

Estimated Value

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

+ 20.63 14.53 13.53 %

AUM (Cr)

₹1,296

NAV

79.27

Estimated Value

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

+ 21.06 13.97 13.47 %

AUM (Cr)

₹2,883

NAV

70.89

Estimated Value

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

+ 20.43 14.34 13.35 %

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How SIP Interest Rates Work?

SIP return rates are linked to the performance of the underlying fund scheme. This means your returns can vary depending on market performance.

Here's how it works:

  1. Investment:

    When you invest in a SIP, your money is invested in market-linked funds.

  2. Fund Performance:

    The fund manager invests your money in various assets like stocks, bonds, or a combination of both.

  3. Returns:

    The performance of these assets determines the fund's returns. If the assets perform well, the fund's value increases, and your investment grows. If they perform poorly, the value decreases, and your investment may shrink.

  4. Rupee Cost Averaging:

    One of the benefits of SIPs is rupee cost averaging. This means you buy more units when the fund's price is low and fewer units when the price is high, potentially reducing your average cost over time.

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High Growth Fund Max Life
Rating
27.23% 22.19%
18.4%
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Top 200 Fund Tata AIA
Rating
30.96% 22.84%
17.46%
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Accelerator Mid-Cap Fund II Bajaj Allianz
Rating
23.63% 13.87%
14.76%
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Opportunities Fund HDFC Standard
Rating
25.19% 15.94%
14.81%
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Equity II Fund Canara HSBC Oriental Bank
Rating
19.43% 11.22%
10.39%
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Growth Opportunities Plus Fund Bharti AXA
Rating
23.07% 15.89%
14.6%
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Multiplier Birla Sun Life
Rating
26.07% 15.44%
15.6%
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Pension Opportunities Fund ICICI Prudential
Rating
23.04% 14.48%
12.61%
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Flexi Growth Fund LIC
Rating
- -
-
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Virtue II PNB Metlife
Rating
24.23% 17.63%
15.14%
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Fund Name 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years
Active Fund QUANT 23.92% 31.48%
21.87%
Flexi Cap Fund PARAG PARIKH 20.69% 26.41%
19.28%
Large and Mid-Cap Fund EDELWEISS 22.34% 24.29%
17.94%
Equity Opportunities Fund KOTAK 24.64% 25.01%
19.45%
Large and Midcap Fund MIRAE ASSET 19.74% 24.32%
22.50%
Flexi Cap Fund PGIM INDIA 14.75% 23.39%
-
Flexi Cap Fund DSP 18.41% 22.33%
16.91%
Emerging Equities Fund CANARA ROBECO 20.05% 21.80%
15.92%
Focused fund SUNDARAM 18.27% 18.22%
16.55%

Last updated: May 2025

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Factors Affecting SIP Interest Rates

SIPs do not have a fixed interest rate. Unlike traditional bank deposits, SIP return rate are not guaranteed and can vary depending on the fund's performance. You can check the best sip to invest on Policybazaar also. The factors that influence SIP return rate are:

  1. Market Performance:

    The overall performance of the stock market or bond market significantly impacts your returns.

  2. Fund Selection:

    Choosing a well-performing fund with a good track record is important.

  3. Investment Horizon:

    The longer you invest, the more time your money has to grow through compounding.

  4. Fund Manager's Skill:

    The skill and experience of the fund manager can influence the fund's performance.

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Monthly Investment ₹22.4 L
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Top Funds with High Returns (Past 7 Years)
High Growth Fund
18.4%
High Growth Fund
Top 200 Fund
17.46%
Top 200 Fund
Accelerator Mid-Cap Fund II
14.76%
Accelerator Mid-Cap Fund II
Opportunities Fund
14.81%
Opportunities Fund
Equity II Fund
10.39%
Equity II Fund
Accelerator Fund
13.52%
Accelerator Fund
Growth Opportunities Plus Fund
14.6%
Growth Opportunities Plus Fund
Multiplier
15.6%
Multiplier
Equity Top 250 Fund
11.66%
Equity Top 250 Fund
Future Apex Fund
13.49%
Future Apex Fund
Pension Opportunities Fund
12.61%
Pension Opportunities Fund
Frontline Equity Fund
14.22%
Frontline Equity Fund
Virtue II
15.14%
Virtue II
Pension Dynamic Equity Fund
11.01%
Pension Dynamic Equity Fund
Equity Fund
11.94%
Equity Fund
Blue-Chip Equity Fund
10.29%
Blue-Chip Equity Fund

Why are SIP Returns Not Fixed?

SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) returns are not fixed because they are directly linked to the performance of the underlying mutual fund, which in turn depends on market conditions and several other variables. Unlike fixed deposits or recurring deposits, where the rate of return is predetermined and guaranteed, SIPs invest in market-linked instruments like equities or debt securities, whose values fluctuate based on market dynamics.

Key reasons why SIP interest rate returns are not fixed include:

  1. Market Volatility:

    The value of investments can rise or fall due to changes in financial markets. This means the returns from SIPs can vary significantly over time, depending on whether the markets are bullish or bearish.

  2. Investment Horizon:

    The duration for which you remain invested impacts your returns. Longer investment periods generally allow for greater compounding and can help smooth out short-term market fluctuations, but do not guarantee a fixed rate.

  3. Fund Selection:

    Different mutual funds have varying objectives, risk profiles, and management strategies. The performance of the chosen fund directly affects your SIP returns.

  4. No Guaranteed Returns:

    Mutual funds, by their nature, do not promise fixed returns because their performance is subject to market risks and other economic factors.

  5. Rupee Cost Averaging:

    SIPs benefit from rupee cost averaging, buying more units when prices are low and fewer when prices are high, but this only helps to average out costs, not fix returns.

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Examples of SIP Returns

SIP returns can vary widely depending on the fund, market conditions, and investment period. Here are some illustrative examples:

  1. Long-Term Example:

    If an investor started a monthly SIP of ₹10,000 in January 2008 and continued till January 2020 (12 years), the total investment would have been ₹14.5 lakh. By January 2020, the corpus could have grown to ₹28.1 lakh, equating to an annualized return of about 10.5%. However, during the market crash in March 2020, the same SIP value could have dropped to ₹17.6 lakh, reducing the annualized return to just 3%. This demonstrates how market volatility, especially near the end of the investment period, can significantly impact returns.

  2. Fund Performance Example:

    Over different periods, SIP returns in equity mutual funds have historically ranged from 8% to 15% per annum, but these are not assured and can be higher or lower based on market cycles and fund performance.

  3. Calculation Method:

    SIP returns are best measured using the XIRR (Extended Internal Rate of Return) method, which accounts for the timing and amount of each installment. For example, if an investor puts ₹10,000 monthly into a mutual fund for three years (total ₹3,60,000), the final value will depend on how the market performed during those 36 months. The XIRR method aggregates the returns of each instalment to provide a realistic annualized return figure.

These examples highlight that SIP returns are variable and depend on several factors, including market timing, investment duration, and fund choice. There is no fixed or guaranteed return in SIPs, making it essential for investors to have realistic expectations and a long-term perspective.

How to Estimate Returns on Your SIP Investments?

Calculating returns on your SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) investments is straightforward. The SIP calculator can simplify the calculations. An SIP calculator is a tool designed to help you estimate the future value of your investments in a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP). By inputting key information such as the monthly investment amount, duration of investment, and expected rate of return, the SIP calculator automatically computes the estimated returns and the final corpus you could accumulate by the end of the investment period.

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Conclusion

The SIP interest rate plays an important role in shaping the outcome of your investments. While SIPs use the power of compounding and reduce risk through rupee cost averaging, the returns largely depend on market performance and the interest rate assumed. Monitoring and understanding the projected SIP interest rate is crucial to achieving long-term financial goals, allowing investors to adjust their investment strategies for better growth and returns.

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FAQs

  • What is a SIP interest rate?

    SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans) don't have a fixed interest rate like traditional bank deposits. The returns on a SIP are linked to the performance of the underlying mutual fund, which can vary depending on market conditions.
  • How are SIP return rates calculated?

    SIP returns are calculated based on the performance of the market-linked fund in which you've invested. Factors like market fluctuations, fund manager's decisions, and the overall economic environment influence the returns.
  • Can I guarantee a specific return on my SIP?

    No, you cannot guarantee a specific return on a SIP. The returns are subject to market risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results.
  • How do SIP returns compare to traditional investment options like bank fixed deposits?

    SIPs offer higher potential returns than traditional fixed deposits, but they also come with higher risk. Fixed deposits have a guaranteed return, but the interest rates are usually lower than those offered by good-performing market-linked funds.

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