Investing Rs 5,000 every month in SIPs? This is when you can hit Rs 1 crore

Last Update Date: 06-10-2026

Published by India Today

Abhishek Kumar's role: Quoted

Abhishek Kumar suggested splitting a ₹5,000 monthly SIP between an index fund and a flexi-cap fund, investing in equity only with at least a five-year horizon, continuing SIPs in downturns and raising them each year as income rises.

The article looks at how a beginner can invest ₹5,000 a month through SIPs, against the backdrop of rapid growth in SIP accounts and inflows in India. It covers splitting the amount across funds, choosing fund types, avoiding concentration, and raising SIPs as income grows.

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Investing Rs 5,000 every month in SIPs? This is when you can hit Rs 1 crore

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