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SWP calculator — systematic withdrawal planning
Corpus near ₹52,00,000, ₹32,000 withdrawn each month, 18% a year assumed (illustrative): the run below shows how long money might last — not what any fund will earn.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: ₹32,000
- Illustrative annual return: 18%
- Total withdrawn (simulated): ₹1,92,00,000
- Interest component (simulated): ₹23,25,91,19,416
- Remaining balance (end): ₹23,24,51,19,416
Sensitivity tables — withdrawal, rate, and corpus
Different monthly withdrawals (same corpus and rate)
| Scenario | Withdrawal | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | ₹24,000 | ₹1,44,00,000 | ₹27,28,68,44,532 |
| -15% vs base | ₹27,200 | ₹1,63,20,000 | ₹25,67,01,54,485 |
| Base withdrawal | ₹32,000 | ₹1,92,00,000 | ₹23,24,51,19,416 |
| 15% vs base | ₹36,800 | ₹2,20,80,000 | ₹20,82,00,84,346 |
| 25% vs base | ₹40,000 | ₹2,40,00,000 | ₹19,20,33,94,300 |
Different return assumptions (same corpus and withdrawal)
| Scenario | Rate | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | 13.5% | ₹1,92,00,000 | ₹1,94,02,21,373 |
| -15% vs base | 15.3% | ₹1,92,00,000 | ₹5,38,68,81,698 |
| Base rate | 18% | ₹1,92,00,000 | ₹23,24,51,19,416 |
| 15% vs base | 20% | ₹1,92,00,000 | ₹66,53,30,07,135 |
| 25% vs base | 20% | ₹1,92,00,000 | ₹66,53,30,07,135 |
Different starting corpus (same withdrawal and rate)
| Scenario | Corpus | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | ₹39,00,000 | ₹1,92,00,000 | ₹13,39,21,14,446 |
| -15% vs base | ₹44,20,000 | ₹1,92,00,000 | ₹17,33,33,16,434 |
| Base corpus | ₹52,00,000 | ₹1,92,00,000 | ₹23,24,51,19,416 |
| 15% vs base | ₹59,80,000 | ₹1,92,00,000 | ₹29,15,69,22,398 |
| 25% vs base | ₹65,00,000 | ₹1,92,00,000 | ₹33,09,81,24,386 |
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 ₹32,000/month withdrawals?
- This illustration accrues monthly interest and subtracts withdrawals until the balance exhausts or the cap hits. Ending remaining balance is about ₹23,24,51,19,416 with total withdrawn about ₹1,92,00,000 — 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.