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SWP calculator — systematic withdrawal planning
Corpus near ₹52,00,000, ₹3,000 withdrawn each month, 10% a year assumed (illustrative): the run below shows how long money might last — not what any fund will earn.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: ₹52,00,000
- Monthly withdrawal: ₹3,000
- Illustrative annual return: 10%
- Total withdrawn (simulated): ₹18,00,000
- Interest component (simulated): ₹70,05,50,429
- Remaining balance (end): ₹70,39,50,429
Sensitivity tables — withdrawal, rate, and corpus
Different monthly withdrawals (same corpus and rate)
| Scenario | Withdrawal | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | ₹2,250 | ₹13,50,000 | ₹71,69,43,722 |
| -15% vs base | ₹2,550 | ₹15,30,000 | ₹71,17,46,405 |
| Base withdrawal | ₹3,000 | ₹18,00,000 | ₹70,39,50,429 |
| 15% vs base | ₹3,450 | ₹20,70,000 | ₹69,61,54,453 |
| 25% vs base | ₹3,750 | ₹22,50,000 | ₹69,09,57,136 |
Different return assumptions (same corpus and withdrawal)
| Scenario | Rate | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | 7.5% | ₹18,00,000 | ₹19,88,50,928 |
| -15% vs base | 8.5% | ₹18,00,000 | ₹33,03,00,749 |
| Base rate | 10% | ₹18,00,000 | ₹70,39,50,429 |
| 15% vs base | 11.5% | ₹18,00,000 | ₹1,49,42,83,230 |
| 25% vs base | 12.5% | ₹18,00,000 | ₹2,46,38,25,027 |
Different starting corpus (same withdrawal and rate)
| Scenario | Corpus | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | ₹39,00,000 | ₹18,00,000 | ₹51,49,69,528 |
| -15% vs base | ₹44,20,000 | ₹18,00,000 | ₹59,05,61,889 |
| Base corpus | ₹52,00,000 | ₹18,00,000 | ₹70,39,50,429 |
| 15% vs base | ₹59,80,000 | ₹18,00,000 | ₹81,73,38,969 |
| 25% vs base | ₹65,00,000 | ₹18,00,000 | ₹89,29,31,329 |
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 ₹52,00,000 corpus with ₹3,000/month withdrawals?
- This illustration accrues monthly interest and subtracts withdrawals until the balance exhausts or the cap hits. Ending remaining balance is about ₹70,39,50,429 with total withdrawn about ₹18,00,000 — 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.