SIP guides

How systematic investment plans work, what they protect you from, and what they do not.

• How Much Should You Invest in a SIP Each Month? There's no universal right number. Work backward from a goal instead of forward from spare cash: a ₹1 crore target needs about ₹10,000 a month over 20 years but ₹43,040 over 10, because the horizon matters more than the amount. And a SIP that steps up with your salary beats a bigger flat one. 19 Jul 2026
• SIP vs Lumpsum: Which Actually Wins in India? For the same money invested at the same time, a lumpsum usually ends ahead because all of it compounds from day one. But that comparison is unfair: a SIP exists for money that arrives monthly, which you could not invest as a lumpsum anyway. Over 23 years of Nifty 50 data neither method reliably wins, and both are taxed identically. 12 Jul 2026
• What Is a SIP, and How Does It Actually Work? A SIP automates a fixed monthly investment into a mutual fund. It buys more units when prices fall and fewer when they rise, which removes timing decisions — but it does not guarantee returns or shield you from a falling market. 8 Jul 2026