Lumpsum vs SIP Calculator — Which Gives Better Returns?

₹10 lakh lumpsum at 12% for 10 years = ₹31.06 lakh. Equivalent SIP (₹8,333/month for 10 years at 12%) = ₹19.29 lakh. Lumpsum wins when markets trend up, but SIP averages out volatility.

Invested Amount

₹5,00,000

Estimated Returns

₹10,52,924

Total Value

₹15,52,924

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Common questions about Lumpsum vs SIP Calculator — Which Gives Better Returns?

When is lumpsum better than SIP?

Lumpsum outperforms when markets are low or fairly valued and trend upward. Historically, lumpsum beats SIP ~65% of the time over 10-year periods in Indian equity. SIP is better for regular earners who don't have a large sum ready to invest.