How to Invest in SIP for Beginners​?

SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) is an easy way for beginners to invest in mutual funds. You can start with as little as ₹100 per month and gradually build your wealth over time. SIP helps you invest regularly, no matter how small the amount is, and benefits from market growth over time.

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SIP Plan Benefits
Start SIP with as low as ₹1000
Start SIP with as low as ₹1000
No hidden charges
No hidden charges
Save upto ₹46,800 in Tax
Save upto ₹46,800 in Taxunder section 80C^
Zero LTCG Tax
Zero LTCG Tax
Disciplined & worry-free investing
Disciplined & worry-free investing

Payment Mode
Invest
₹ 10,000
Invest for
AUM (Cr)

₹12,085

NAV

118.43

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 22.7 22.42 18.4 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹2,771

NAV

76.67

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 17.82 18.01 16 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹36,958

NAV

79.25

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 19.5 16.12 15.9 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹3,352

NAV

72.01

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 17.85 17.59 15.41 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹448

NAV

71.74

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 15.11 15.37 14.98 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹4,767

NAV

71.7

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 17.6 16.49 14.77 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹237

NAV

52.06

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 17.75 16.54 14.47 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹3,688

NAV

43.7

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 14.79 14.81 14.34 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹5,748

NAV

83.93

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 17.94 14.59 14.3 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹118

NAV

58.89

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 16.87 16.16 14.22 %

Instant tax receipt
AUM (Cr)

₹2,771

NAV

76.67

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 17.82 18.01 16 %

AUM (Cr)

₹3,352

NAV

72.01

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 17.85 17.59 15.41 %

AUM (Cr)

₹448

NAV

71.74

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 15.11 15.37 14.98 %

AUM (Cr)

₹4,767

NAV

71.7

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 17.6 16.49 14.77 %

AUM (Cr)

₹237

NAV

52.06

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 17.75 16.54 14.47 %

AUM (Cr)

₹3,688

NAV

43.7

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 14.79 14.81 14.34 %

AUM (Cr)

₹118

NAV

58.89

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 16.87 16.16 14.22 %

AUM (Cr)

₹13,252

NAV

85.73

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 14.75 14.23 13.52 %

AUM (Cr)

₹1,033

NAV

47.41

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 14.94 14.54 13.34 %

AUM (Cr)

₹2,224

NAV

69.61

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 13.66 14.09 13.17 %

AUM (Cr)

₹12,085

NAV

118.43

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 22.7 22.42 18.4 %

AUM (Cr)

₹36,958

NAV

79.25

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 19.5 16.12 15.9 %

AUM (Cr)

₹5,748

NAV

83.93

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 17.94 14.59 14.3 %

AUM (Cr)

₹9,602

NAV

65.82

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 29 23.3 21.11 %

AUM (Cr)

₹1,051

NAV

75.41

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 16.62 16.09 15.13 %

AUM (Cr)

₹14,008

NAV

71.56

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 15.91 15.07 13.77 %

AUM (Cr)

₹3,621

NAV

62.45

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 16.72 15 13.28 %

AUM (Cr)

₹1,145

NAV

57.02

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 16.62 14.99 13.18 %

AUM (Cr)

₹542

NAV

59.16

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 14.26 13.37 11.77 %

AUM (Cr)

₹268

NAV

29.2

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 9.96 10.83 11.18 %

AUM (Cr)

₹818

NAV

40.97

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.69 7.21 7.58 %

AUM (Cr)

₹506

NAV

38.63

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.43 7.36 7.43 %

AUM (Cr)

₹172

NAV

35.09

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.24 6.82 7.23 %

AUM (Cr)

₹73

NAV

41.41

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.42 6.83 7.11 %

AUM (Cr)

₹119

NAV

29.89

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.83 6.87 7.1 %

AUM (Cr)

₹184

NAV

47.22

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 4.6 6.43 7.01 %

AUM (Cr)

₹92

NAV

39.12

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.25 6.82 6.96 %

AUM (Cr)

₹18,103

NAV

50.22

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.28 6.67 6.93 %

AUM (Cr)

₹1,026

NAV

46.99

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 5.71 6.65 6.92 %

AUM (Cr)

₹931

NAV

103.39

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 17.6 17.27 15.93 %

AUM (Cr)

₹367

NAV

49.12

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 11.7 11.61 10.89 %

AUM (Cr)

₹5,476

NAV

41.31

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 10.66 10.87 10.55 %

AUM (Cr)

₹67

NAV

61.86

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 9.79 10.17 10.39 %

AUM (Cr)

₹482

NAV

105.99

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 9.99 10.45 10.34 %

AUM (Cr)

₹22,439

NAV

75.04

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 9.72 10.42 10.22 %

AUM (Cr)

₹281

NAV

32.7

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 10.81 10.65 10.22 %

AUM (Cr)

₹835

NAV

40.58

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 10.91 10.87 10.14 %

AUM (Cr)

₹7,398

NAV

112.57

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 10.48 10.53 9.97 %

AUM (Cr)

₹18

NAV

33.98

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 9.87 10.09 9.81 %

AUM (Cr)

₹1,309

NAV

80.64

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 15.94 14.56 13.98 %

AUM (Cr)

₹7,449

NAV

158.28

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 16.39 14.66 13.73 %

AUM (Cr)

₹3,075

NAV

69.55

Estimated Value

After 5 years After 7 years After 10 years
Returns (p.a.)

+ 15.52 13.99 13.26 %

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What is SIP for Beginners?

SIP is a method of investing a fixed amount in mutual funds every month. It’s perfect for beginners as it reduces the need to monitor the market every day and helps them earn returns through regular contributions.

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Returns
Fund Name 5 Years 7 Years 10 Years
Equity Fund SBI Life
Rating
13.96% 13.51%
12.42%
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Opportunities Fund HDFC Life
Rating
19.5% 16.12%
15.9%
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High Growth Fund Axis Max Life
Rating
22.7% 22.42%
18.4%
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Opportunities Fund ICICI Prudential Life
Rating
16.72% 15%
13.28%
View Plan
Multi Cap Fund Tata AIA Life
Rating
29% 23.3%
21.11%
View Plan
Accelerator Mid-Cap Fund II Bajaj Life
Rating
17.94% 14.59%
14.3%
View Plan
Multiplier Birla Sun Life
Rating
19.5% 16.47%
15.9%
View Plan
Pension Mid Cap Fund PNB MetLife
Rating
31.41% 24.68%
18.41%
View Plan
Equity II Fund Canara HSBC Life
Rating
13.61% 11.93%
11.26%
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US Equity Fund Star Union Dai-ichi Life
Rating
15.2% -
14.8%
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Fund Name AUM Return 3 Years Return 5 Years Return 10 Years Minimum Investment Return Since Launch
Motilal Oswal BSE Enhanced Value Index Fund Regular - Growth ₹822.00 Crs 35.31% N/A N/A ₹500 35.07%
Bandhan Small Cap Fund Regular-Growth ₹14,062.19 Crs 29.34% 30.26% N/A ₹1,000 31.59%
Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund Regular-Growth ₹33,608.53 Crs 25.97% 33.24% 17.66% ₹500 22.31%
ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund-Growth ₹7,941.20 Crs 28.79% 37.23% 17.14% ₹5,000 15.97%
Canara Robeco Large Cap Fund Regular-Growth ₹16,406.92 Crs 16.08% 17.34% 13.87% ₹100 12.99%
Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund Direct- Growth ₹39,975.32 Crs 14.85% 17.48% 14.46% ₹5,000 16.26%
Kotak Midcap Fund Regular-Growth ₹57,375.20 Crs 22.42% 27.51% 18.07% ₹100 15.26%
SBI Small Cap Fund-Growth ₹35,562.96 Crs 13.89% 23.99% 18.17% ₹5,000 19.25%
SBI Gold ETF ₹8,810.86 Crs 31.81% 17.85% 15.14% ₹5,000 12.57%

Last updated: Nov 2025

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How to Start a SIP for Beginners?

Starting a SIP is straightforward. Here are the essential steps:

    1. Complete KYC Requirements:

      • Gather necessary documents: PAN card, proof of address (Aadhaar, passport), and a passport-sized photograph.

      • Complete KYC (Know Your Customer) formalities either online or at authorized banks or post offices.

    2. Choose a Mutual Fund:

      • Research and select a mutual fund that aligns with your financial goals and risk appetite.

      • Consider factors like past performance, fund manager reputation, and expense ratio.

    3. Register for an Account:

      • Sign up with a broker or directly with a mutual fund house.

      • Fill the application form with personal details and bank account information.

    4. Investment Amount and Frequency:

      • Decide how much you want to invest monthly or quarterly using an SIP return calculator.

      • Choose a convenient date for automatic deductions from your bank account.

    5. Submit Your Application:

      • Complete the registration process by submitting your application online or offline.

      • If applying online, ensure you have an e-mandate set up for automatic transactions.

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I want to invest Pro Tip
Financial experts suggest that a person should invest 10-15% of their monthly income for long-term financial growth
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Total Wealth ₹1.03 Cr
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Monthly Investment ₹22.4 L
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Top Funds with High Returns (Past 7 Years)
Equity Pension
13.09%
Equity Pension
Opportunities Fund
15.9%
Opportunities Fund
Pension Growth Super
19.1%
Pension Growth Super
Opportunities Fund
13.28%
Opportunities Fund
Multi Cap Fund
21.11%
Multi Cap Fund
Accelerator Mid-Cap Fund II
14.3%
Accelerator Mid-Cap Fund II
Multiplier
15.9%
Multiplier
Frontline Equity Fund
14.77%
Frontline Equity Fund
Pension Mid Cap Fund
18.41%
Pension Mid Cap Fund
Equity II Fund
11.26%
Equity II Fund
US Equity Fund
14.8%
US Equity Fund
Growth Opportunities Plus Fund
15.13%
Growth Opportunities Plus Fund
Equity Top 250 Fund
11.77%
Equity Top 250 Fund
Future Apex Fund
14.22%
Future Apex Fund
Pension Dynamic Equity Fund
12.11%
Pension Dynamic Equity Fund
Pension Enhanced Equity
14.55%
Pension Enhanced Equity

Points to Consider Before Investing in SIP

You should consider the following points before you start investing in one of the Best SIP Plans available:

  • Investment Goals: Set clear financial goals to ensure your SIP investments are aligned with your objectives.

  • Risk Tolerance: Assess your risk appetite to choose the right type of SIP (equity or debt) based on your comfort with market fluctuations.

  • Time Horizon: Choose an investment period that suits your goal, as a longer duration can lead to better returns.

  • Start Early: The earlier you invest, the more your money will grow due to the power of compounding over time.

  • Amount to Invest: Decide a monthly investment amount that fits your budget without impacting daily expenses.

  • Market Volatility: Be prepared for market ups and downs. SIPs average out your cost over time, reducing volatility’s impact.

  • Regular Monitoring: Review your SIP’s performance periodically to ensure it aligns with your financial goals.

  • Expense Ratio: Consider the fund’s expense ratio. Lower ratios generally result in better returns.

  • Diversification: Spread your investments across different asset classes to reduce risk and ensure consistent returns.

  • Tax Benefits: Tax-saving SIPs like ULIP or ELSS allow you to claim deductions under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act.

Key Benefits of Investing through SIP

The key benefits of SIP investment are listed below:

  • Rupee Cost Averaging: SIPs average your investment cost, which helps reduce the effect of market volatility.

  • Compounding Power: Starting early lets your investments grow through compounding, increasing wealth over time.

  • Affordability: SIPs allow you to start with a small amount, making them accessible to everyone.

  • Discipline: SIPs encourage consistent, disciplined investing, crucial for long-term wealth accumulation.

  • Flexibility: You can easily adjust your SIP by increasing, decreasing, or pausing it based on your financial situation.

  • Diversification: SIPs help diversify your investments across various asset classes, spreading risk.

  • Tax Benefits: Tax-saving SIPs under Section 80C can reduce your taxable income.

  • Automatic Investment: SIPs are automated, so you don't have to worry about timing the market.

  • Reduced Timing Risks: SIPs remove the need to time the market, as they involve consistent, long-term investments.

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Conclusion

SIP is an excellent investment option for beginners to invest in mutual funds. It helps you invest regularly, grow wealth over time, and achieve your financial goals. Start small and let the power of SIP work for you.

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FAQs

  • What is the minimum amount required to start an SIP?

    You can start an SIP with as little as ₹100 for some mutual funds.
  • How long should I invest in an SIP?

    SIPs are ideal for long-term goals (5-10 years or more).
  • Can I change the SIP amount?

    Yes, you can increase or decrease the SIP amount as per your preference.
  • Is SIP risk-free?

    No, SIPs are subject to market risk, especially if you invest in equity funds.
  • Can I withdraw my SIP anytime?

    Yes, you can redeem your investments anytime but may incur charges based on the type of mutual fund.

˜The insurers/plans mentioned are arranged in order of highest to lowest first year premium (sum of individual single premium and individual non-single premium) offered by Policybazaar’s insurer partners offering life insurance investment plans on our platform, as per ‘first year premium of life insurers as at 31.03.2025 report’ published by IRDAI. Policybazaar does not endorse, rate or recommend any particular insurer or insurance product offered by any insurer. For complete list of insurers in India refer to the IRDAI website www.irdai.gov.in
Disclaimer:#The investment risk in the portfolio is borne by the policyholder. Life insurance is available in this product. The maturity amount of Rs 1 Cr. is for a 30 year old healthy individual investing Rs 10,000/- per month for 30 years, with assumed rates of returns @ 8% p.a. that is not guaranteed and is not the upper or lower limits as the value of your policy depends on a number of factors including future investment performance. In Unit Linked Insurance Plans, the investment risk in the investment portfolio is borne by the policyholder and the returns are not guaranteed. Maturity Value: ₹1,05,02,174 @ CAGR 8%; ₹50,45,591 @ CAGR 4%. All SIPs listed here are of insurance companies’ funds. The tax benefits under Section 80C allow a deduction of up to ₹1.5 lakhs from the taxable income per year and 10(10D) tax benefits are for investments made up to ₹2.5 Lakhs/ year for policies bought after 1 Feb 2021. Tax benefits and savings are subject to changes in tax laws.
*All savings are provided by the insurer as per the IRDAI approved insurance plan. Standard T&C Apply
^The tax benefits under Section 80C allow a deduction of up to ₹1.5 lakhs from the taxable income per year and 10(10D) tax benefits are for investments made up to ₹2.5 Lakhs/ year for policies bought after 1 Feb 2021. Tax benefits and savings are subject to changes in tax laws.
¶Long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax (12.5%) is exempted on annual premiums up to 2.5 lacs.
++Source - Google Review Rating available on:- http://bit.ly/3J20bXZ
^^The information relating to mutual funds presented in this article is for educational purpose only and is not meant for sale. Investment is subject to market risks and the risk is borne by the investor. Please consult your financial advisor before planning your investments.
**Returns are based on past 10 years’ fund performance data (Fund Data Source: Value Research).

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