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SWP calculator — systematic withdrawal planning
Corpus near ₹58,00,000, ₹27,000 withdrawn each month, 18% a year assumed (illustrative): the run below shows how long money might last — not what any fund will earn.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: ₹58,00,000
- Monthly withdrawal: ₹27,000
- Illustrative annual return: 18%
- Total withdrawn (simulated): ₹1,62,00,000
- Interest component (simulated): ₹30,32,91,38,369
- Remaining balance (end): ₹30,31,87,38,369
Sensitivity tables — withdrawal, rate, and corpus
Different monthly withdrawals (same corpus and rate)
| Scenario | Withdrawal | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | ₹20,250 | ₹1,21,50,000 | ₹33,72,89,43,935 |
| -15% vs base | ₹22,950 | ₹1,37,70,000 | ₹32,36,48,61,709 |
| Base withdrawal | ₹27,000 | ₹1,62,00,000 | ₹30,31,87,38,369 |
| 15% vs base | ₹31,050 | ₹1,86,30,000 | ₹28,27,26,15,029 |
| 25% vs base | ₹33,750 | ₹2,02,50,000 | ₹26,90,85,32,802 |
Different return assumptions (same corpus and withdrawal)
| Scenario | Rate | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | 13.5% | ₹1,62,00,000 | ₹2,79,88,02,548 |
| -15% vs base | 15.3% | ₹1,62,00,000 | ₹7,37,22,71,013 |
| Base rate | 18% | ₹1,62,00,000 | ₹30,31,87,38,369 |
| 15% vs base | 20% | ₹1,62,00,000 | ₹84,78,81,88,361 |
| 25% vs base | 20% | ₹1,62,00,000 | ₹84,78,81,88,361 |
Different starting corpus (same withdrawal and rate)
| Scenario | Corpus | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | ₹43,50,000 | ₹1,62,00,000 | ₹19,32,88,48,210 |
| -15% vs base | ₹49,30,000 | ₹1,62,00,000 | ₹23,72,48,04,273 |
| Base corpus | ₹58,00,000 | ₹1,62,00,000 | ₹30,31,87,38,369 |
| 15% vs base | ₹66,70,000 | ₹1,62,00,000 | ₹36,91,26,72,464 |
| 25% vs base | ₹72,50,000 | ₹1,62,00,000 | ₹41,30,86,28,527 |
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 ₹58,00,000 corpus with ₹27,000/month withdrawals?
- This illustration accrues monthly interest and subtracts withdrawals until the balance exhausts or the cap hits. Ending remaining balance is about ₹30,31,87,38,369 with total withdrawn about ₹1,62,00,000 — 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.