Key Takeaway

An inflation-adjusted SIP increases the monthly amount by 6–8% annually (matching inflation). This ensures your real investment value doesn't erode, maintaining constant purchasing power throughout the SIP tenure.

10,000
₹1k₹75k₹1.5L
12% p.a.
4%14%24%
6% p.a.
1%6%12%
15 Years
1 Yr18 Yrs35 Yrs
Nominal Value (No Inflation)

50,45,760

Real Value (Inflation Adjusted)

28,38,820

Purchasing Power Loss

22,06,940

SIP nominal growth vs Inflation Adjusted Purchasing Power

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an inflation-adjusted SIP?

It is a calculation that adjusts your future SIP maturity corpus for inflation, showing you the real purchasing power of your future wealth in today's terms.

Why should I adjust my SIP for inflation?

Inflation erodes purchasing power. A ₹50 Lakhs nominal corpus in 15 years sounds large, but at 6% inflation, its purchasing power is equivalent to just ₹31 Lakhs today. Planning without inflation leads to savings shortfalls.

How does inflation impact retirement planning?

Retirement expenses will rise due to inflation. If you need ₹50,000/month today, you will need ₹1.2 Lakhs/month in 15 years to maintain the same lifestyle. Your target corpus must be inflation-adjusted.

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