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SWP calculator — systematic withdrawal planning
Corpus near ₹32,00,000, ₹7,000 withdrawn each month, 13% a year assumed (illustrative): the run below shows how long money might last — not what any fund will earn. SWPs suit people who want steady cash flow while keeping the rest invested.
The engine is plain on purpose: accrue monthly at the rate you typed, subtract a fixed withdrawal, track the balance. Markets are not plain; treat this as a starting point, then cut the rate and add inflation or shocks in your head.
The tables show how fast the ending balance moves when withdrawal or return shifts — small edits, large swings. Plan slack.
Illustrative breakdown
- Starting corpus: ₹32,00,000
- Monthly withdrawal: ₹7,000
- Illustrative annual return: 13%
- Total withdrawn (simulated): ₹42,00,000
- Interest component (simulated): ₹1,64,19,62,538
- Remaining balance (end): ₹1,64,09,62,538
Sensitivity tables — withdrawal, rate, and corpus
Different monthly withdrawals (same corpus and rate)
| Scenario | Withdrawal | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | ₹5,250 | ₹31,50,000 | ₹1,74,45,55,951 |
| -15% vs base | ₹5,950 | ₹35,70,000 | ₹1,70,31,18,586 |
| Base withdrawal | ₹7,000 | ₹42,00,000 | ₹1,64,09,62,538 |
| 15% vs base | ₹8,050 | ₹48,30,000 | ₹1,57,88,06,490 |
| 25% vs base | ₹8,750 | ₹52,50,000 | ₹1,53,73,69,124 |
Different return assumptions (same corpus and withdrawal)
| Scenario | Rate | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | 9.8% | ₹42,00,000 | ₹30,92,79,806 |
| -15% vs base | 11% | ₹42,00,000 | ₹58,21,70,783 |
| Base rate | 13% | ₹42,00,000 | ₹1,64,09,62,538 |
| 15% vs base | 15% | ₹42,00,000 | ₹4,55,69,72,755 |
| 25% vs base | 16.3% | ₹42,00,000 | ₹8,80,22,06,497 |
Different starting corpus (same withdrawal and rate)
| Scenario | Corpus | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | ₹24,00,000 | ₹42,00,000 | ₹1,12,71,28,490 |
| -15% vs base | ₹27,20,000 | ₹42,00,000 | ₹1,33,26,62,109 |
| Base corpus | ₹32,00,000 | ₹42,00,000 | ₹1,64,09,62,538 |
| 15% vs base | ₹36,80,000 | ₹42,00,000 | ₹1,94,92,62,967 |
| 25% vs base | ₹40,00,000 | ₹42,00,000 | ₹2,15,47,96,586 |
Practical notes
Build a margin of safety: lower withdrawal rates, higher emergency cash, and periodic reviews beat a single optimistic return assumption. Pair SWP planning with health insurance and income tax estimates for a fuller retirement picture.
Frequently asked questions
- How long can SWP run on ₹32,00,000 corpus with ₹7,000/month withdrawals?
- This illustration accrues monthly interest and subtracts withdrawals until the balance exhausts or the cap hits. Ending remaining balance is about ₹1,64,09,62,538 with total withdrawn about ₹42,00,000 — highly sensitive to return assumptions and fees not modeled here.
- What is SWP in mutual funds?
- SWP is a withdrawal plan: you redeem units periodically to create cash flow. It is not the same as dividend payouts; taxation and cash-flow mechanics differ by product and holding period.
- SWP vs dividend income?
- SWP is a withdrawal plan from invested corpus; dividends are separate cash flows declared by schemes. Tax treatment differs; use this page for arithmetic intuition only.
- Is SWP withdrawal fixed?
- Here it is fixed monthly for illustration; you can adjust step-ups in the calculator UI. Real plans may need inflation-adjusted withdrawals.
- Are returns guaranteed?
- No — market returns vary. Use conservative rates for planning and keep an emergency buffer outside the SWP corpus.
- Do charges affect sustainability?
- Expense ratios, exit loads, and taxes reduce net cash flows. This simulation is pre-cost; rerun with lower effective rates to approximate costs.
- Where can I explore more scenarios?
- Use internal links below for nearby corpus, withdrawal, and rate assumptions.
Internal linking — related SWP calculator pages
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Illustrative simulation only — market risks apply.