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India Finance

Step-Up SIP vs Flat SIP: How a 10% Annual Increase Builds ₹1.06 Crore vs ₹49.9 Lakh

2026-03-29 · 9 min read

India's monthly SIP inflows hit ₹29,845 crore in February 2026 — a 15% year-on-year increase — confirming that systematic investing is now mainstream. But most investors run a flat SIP: the same amount every month for years, never adjusting for salary growth. A step-up SIP, where you increase contributions by 10% each April, builds ₹1.06 crore in 20 years starting from ₹5,000/month — versus ₹49.9 lakh for a flat SIP. The difference is ₹56.1 lakh on the same starting amount. We explain the maths, the optimal step-up percentage, and how to implement it today.

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Sensex's 10-Year Bull Run: Should You SIP or Go Lump Sum After the 15% Correction?

The BSE Sensex delivered 10 consecutive years of positive returns from 2016 to 2025 — a remarkable streak by global standards. After hitting an all-time high of 86,159 in December 2025, the index has pulled back to ~73,000 (–15.7%) by March 2026, driven by FII outflows of $9.57 billion and geopolitical uncertainty. We use verified annual return data from BSE and AMFI SIP inflow figures to model whether a lump sum now or continued SIP makes more sense from current levels.

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India Finance 2026-03-25 · 9 min read

Nifty Midcap 150 vs Nifty 50 SIP in 2026: Which Wins Long-Term — and What to Do With Your SIP Now

Both Nifty 50 and Nifty Midcap 150 are approximately 10.5–11% below their all-time highs in March 2026. The surprise: midcap is holding up as well as largecap — unusual for a correction. AMFI SIP inflows hit ₹29,845 crore in February 2026 (+15% YoY), with mid-cap funds receiving ₹4,003 crore. We compare long-term SIP returns, volatility history, and give you a clear allocation framework for 2026.

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India Finance 2026-03-23 · 9 min read

Nifty 50 at All-Time High: Should You SIP or Wait for a Correction?

Every time markets hit an all-time high, the internet fills with advice to 'wait for a correction.' We looked at every major Nifty 50 ATH since 2014 and ran SIP vs lumpsum comparisons. The data is unambiguous — and it favors SIP investors who kept investing regardless.