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SWP calculator — systematic withdrawal planning
Corpus near ₹54,00,000, ₹5,000 withdrawn each month, 13% a year assumed (illustrative): the run below shows how long money might last — not what any fund will earn.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: ₹54,00,000
- Monthly withdrawal: ₹5,000
- Illustrative annual return: 13%
- Total withdrawn (simulated): ₹30,00,000
- Interest component (simulated): ₹3,16,99,98,642
- Remaining balance (end): ₹3,17,23,98,642
Sensitivity tables — withdrawal, rate, and corpus
Different monthly withdrawals (same corpus and rate)
| Scenario | Withdrawal | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | ₹3,750 | ₹22,50,000 | ₹3,24,63,93,938 |
| -15% vs base | ₹4,250 | ₹25,50,000 | ₹3,21,67,95,820 |
| Base withdrawal | ₹5,000 | ₹30,00,000 | ₹3,17,23,98,642 |
| 15% vs base | ₹5,750 | ₹34,50,000 | ₹3,12,80,01,465 |
| 25% vs base | ₹6,250 | ₹37,50,000 | ₹3,09,84,03,347 |
Different return assumptions (same corpus and withdrawal)
| Scenario | Rate | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | 9.8% | ₹30,00,000 | ₹63,08,90,613 |
| -15% vs base | 11% | ₹30,00,000 | ₹1,15,90,20,889 |
| Base rate | 13% | ₹30,00,000 | ₹3,17,23,98,642 |
| 15% vs base | 15% | ₹30,00,000 | ₹8,62,99,69,611 |
| 25% vs base | 16.3% | ₹30,00,000 | ₹16,49,75,04,957 |
Different starting corpus (same withdrawal and rate)
| Scenario | Corpus | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | ₹40,50,000 | ₹30,00,000 | ₹2,30,53,03,686 |
| -15% vs base | ₹45,90,000 | ₹30,00,000 | ₹2,65,21,41,669 |
| Base corpus | ₹54,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 | ₹3,17,23,98,642 |
| 15% vs base | ₹62,10,000 | ₹30,00,000 | ₹3,69,26,55,616 |
| 25% vs base | ₹67,50,000 | ₹30,00,000 | ₹4,03,94,93,598 |
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 ₹54,00,000 corpus with ₹5,000/month withdrawals?
- This illustration accrues monthly interest and subtracts withdrawals until the balance exhausts or the cap hits. Ending remaining balance is about ₹3,17,23,98,642 with total withdrawn about ₹30,00,000 — 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.