Lump Sum Investment Calculator India — FY 2025-26
See how a one-time investment grows over time at a given rate of return. For India. Uses current FY 2025-26 data.
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The amount you invest today as a one-time sum
Common questions — India
When is a lump sum better than SIP?
Mathematically, if you invest a lump sum at a market bottom, it outperforms SIP because all money works from day one. But since market timing is nearly impossible, SIP reduces risk for most people. Lump sum makes sense for one-time windfalls (bonus, inheritance) where you have no choice.
What return rate is realistic for different asset classes?
Historical long-term averages: equity mutual funds/stocks (8–14% depending on market), fixed deposits/bonds (5–7%), gold (6–8%), real estate (7–10% including appreciation + rental), PPF/Sukanya Samriddhi (~7%). Higher returns come with higher volatility.
Should I invest my emergency fund as a lump sum?
No. Emergency funds should stay in liquid, low-risk instruments: savings accounts, liquid mutual funds, or short-duration debt funds. Never invest your emergency fund in equity — market corrections often coincide with when you need the money most.
What is CAGR and why does it matter?
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) is the smoothed annual growth rate of an investment over a period. It accounts for compounding. A fund that went ₹100 → ₹200 in 7 years has a CAGR of about 10.4%, even if some years were +30% and others -15%.
How does inflation affect my real returns?
If your investment returns 10% and inflation is 5%, your real return is approximately 5% (10% minus 5%). This is the actual increase in purchasing power. Always think in real returns, not nominal ones, especially for long-term goals.