Step-Up SIP vs Regular SIP — Real Numbers Comparison
| Strategy | Start SIP | 15yr Corpus @ 12% | Extra Wealth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular SIP | ₹10,000 fixed | ₹99,91,479 | Baseline |
| Step-Up 5% p.a. | ₹10,000 → ₹19,799 | ₹1,31,73,645 | +₹31,82,166 |
| Step-Up 10% p.a. | ₹10,000 → ₹38,697 | ₹1,78,19,012 | +₹78,27,533 |
| Step-Up 15% p.a. | ₹10,000 → ₹71,379 | ₹2,49,61,208 | +₹1,49,69,729 |
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Step-Up SIP Recommended for Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore IT Professionals
IT professionals in Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi typically get 8-15% salary hike annually. Matching your SIP step-up to your salary hike ensures your investment grows proportionally. Starting with ₹20,000 SIP at age 28 with 10% annual step-up in Bangalore can build ₹5+ crore corpus by retirement at 60.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ideal step-up percentage? +
Ideal step-up = your annual salary hike percentage. If you get 10% hike annually, increase SIP by 10%. At minimum, increase by inflation rate (6-7%) to maintain real value of investment. Even 5% annual step-up creates ₹30+ lakh extra wealth over 15 years vs fixed SIP.
Can I change step-up % after starting? +
Yes! You can modify or stop the step-up anytime without penalty. Log into your mutual fund platform (Groww, Zerodha, ET Money), go to SIP details, and modify the step-up settings. Changes take effect from the next SIP date.
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