SIP & Systematic Plans
Learn how SIP, SWP, STP and step-up SIPs work in India. Everything you need to start and manage systematic investment plans for your financial goals.
30 articles- How Many SIP Instalments Can You Miss Before It Gets Cancelled? Most mutual fund houses cancel a SIP after three consecutive missed instalments. A single missed payment has no penalty, but… 5 min read
- SIP vs RD — Which Is Better for Monthly Savings? For long-term savings over 5 or more years, SIPs in equity mutual funds have historically delivered much higher returns than… 5 min read
- How Much Will ₹2,000 SIP Grow to in 20 Years? Investing 2,000 rupees every month through a SIP for 20 years could grow your money to nearly 20 lakh rupees, assuming an average… 5 min read
- Why Is My SIP Instalment Getting Rejected? SIP instalments get rejected mostly due to insufficient funds, incorrect bank details, or expired mandates. You can fix this by… 5 min read
- Daily SIP vs Monthly SIP — Which Is Actually Better? For most investors, a monthly SIP is better due to its simplicity and alignment with salary cycles. While a daily SIP offers more… 5 min read
- Is SIP Available in All Types of Mutual Fund Schemes? Yes, a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is available in almost all types of open-ended mutual fund schemes, including equity… 5 min read
- How to Set Up Step-Up SIP in Zerodha Coin To set up a step-up SIP in Zerodha Coin, log in, pick a fund, enter your monthly amount, enable the step-up option with a rupee… 5 min read
- How Does a Trigger SIP Work — Index Level vs NAV Trigger A trigger SIP adds rules on top of a regular SIP. Index-level triggers fire on broad market moves, while NAV-level triggers fire… 6 min read
- How to Pause Your SIP Temporarily — Steps and Rules Temporarily pausing your Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is possible, allowing you to manage your finances during unexpected… 5 min read
- What is the Difference Between Top-Up SIP and Starting a New SIP? A top-up SIP automatically increases your investment amount in an existing mutual fund scheme at regular intervals. Starting a… 5 min read
- Monthly Step-Up vs Annual Step-Up SIP — Which is More Effective? A monthly step-up SIP, where you increase your investment each month, can generate slightly higher returns by putting money to… 5 min read
- Step-Up SIP Strategy for Salaried Employees Getting Annual Hike A Step-Up SIP is a strategy where you automatically increase your monthly mutual fund investment amount each year, typically… 5 min read
- SIP vs NPS — Which is Better for Long-Term Wealth Building? A SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) in mutual funds is better for flexible wealth creation with higher potential returns and… 5 min read
- How to Set Up a Quarterly SIP Instead of Monthly SIP To set up a quarterly SIP, you must choose the 'Quarterly' option in the frequency settings when registering your investment on a… 5 min read
- How Does SWP Work — Which Units Are Sold Each Month? When you use a Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP), your mutual fund house sells units based on a 'First-In, First-Out' (FIFO)… 5 min read
- What is Fixed SWP vs Variable SWP? A Fixed SWP provides a set amount of money at regular intervals, regardless of market performance, offering predictable income. A… 5 min read
- Can You Do SWP in an ELSS Fund? Lock-In Rules Explained No, you generally cannot start a Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) in an ELSS fund during its mandatory 3-year lock-in period. An… 5 min read
- What is the Difference Between SWP and a Regular Dividend Payout? A Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) lets you take out a fixed amount of money regularly from your mutual fund investment by… 5 min read
- Is There TDS on SWP Redemptions From Mutual Funds? There is no TDS on SWP redemptions from mutual funds for resident Indian investors. Each redemption is treated as a capital gain… 5 min read
- Does STP Always Give Better Returns Than Direct Lumpsum Investment? A Systematic Transfer Plan (STP) does not always give better returns than a direct lumpsum investment. Lumpsum investing often… 5 min read
- Can I Run Multiple STPs From the Same Source Fund? Yes, you can run multiple Systematic Transfer Plans (STPs) from the same source mutual fund. This strategy allows you to deploy a… 5 min read
- My STP Stopped Automatically — Common Reasons and How to Fix A Systematic Transfer Plan (STP) usually stops automatically due to an insufficient balance in the source fund or because the set… 5 min read
- Can I Set Up an STP Into a Fund During Its NFO Period? No, you cannot set up a Systematic Transfer Plan (STP) directly into a mutual fund during its New Fund Offer (NFO) period. This… 5 min read
- Does STP Attract LTCG or STCG Tax Treatment? Every STP transaction is treated as a separate redemption from the source fund — meaning each transfer has its own tax event… 4 min read
- When Should You Increase Your SIP Amount? You should increase your SIP amount whenever your income rises, such as after a salary hike or receiving a bonus. It is also… 5 min read
- How Much Will a ₹3,000 Monthly SIP in NIFTY 50 Build in 15 Years? A monthly SIP of 3,000 rupees in a NIFTY 50 index fund could grow to approximately 15 lakh rupees over 15 years, assuming an… 5 min read
- Annual SIP Review — 10 Things to Check Before December An annual SIP review is crucial to ensure your investments align with your financial goals. Before December, you should check… 5 min read
- SIP in Balanced Advantage Fund vs Flexi Cap for a 7-Year Horizon For a 7-year investment horizon, a Flexi Cap fund is better for those seeking higher growth and comfortable with market risk. A… 5 min read
- How to Build a ₹1 Crore Portfolio With ₹5,000 Monthly SIP A 5,000 rupee monthly SIP at a 12% long-run equity return reaches 1 crore in about 26 years. Adding a 10% annual step-up cuts… 5 min read
- Will Your SIP Returns Drop If Too Many People Invest in the Same Fund? Returns can drop slightly when too many people invest in the same fund, but only after specific size thresholds and only for… 5 min read