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SWP calculator — systematic withdrawal planning
Corpus near ₹63,00,000, ₹3,000 withdrawn each month, 15% a year assumed (illustrative): the run below shows how long money might last — not what any fund will earn.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: ₹63,00,000
- Monthly withdrawal: ₹3,000
- Illustrative annual return: 15%
- Total withdrawn (simulated): ₹18,00,000
- Interest component (simulated): ₹10,45,47,78,369
- Remaining balance (end): ₹10,45,92,78,369
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| Scenario | Withdrawal | Total withdrawn | Remaining |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 | ₹10,56,27,73,204 |
| -15% vs base | ₹2,550 | ₹15,30,000 | ₹10,52,13,75,270 |
| Base withdrawal | ₹3,000 | ₹18,00,000 | ₹10,45,92,78,369 |
| 15% vs base | ₹3,450 | ₹20,70,000 | ₹10,39,71,81,467 |
| 25% vs base | ₹3,750 | ₹22,50,000 | ₹10,35,57,83,533 |
Different return assumptions (same corpus and withdrawal)
| Scenario | Rate | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | 11.3% | ₹18,00,000 | ₹1,65,64,19,157 |
| -15% vs base | 12.8% | ₹18,00,000 | ₹3,50,19,22,492 |
| Base rate | 15% | ₹18,00,000 | ₹10,45,92,78,369 |
| 15% vs base | 17.3% | ₹18,00,000 | ₹32,70,25,52,120 |
| 25% vs base | 18.8% | ₹18,00,000 | ₹68,65,24,82,756 |
Different starting corpus (same withdrawal and rate)
| Scenario | Corpus | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | ₹47,25,000 | ₹18,00,000 | ₹7,74,09,63,941 |
| -15% vs base | ₹53,55,000 | ₹18,00,000 | ₹8,82,82,89,712 |
| Base corpus | ₹63,00,000 | ₹18,00,000 | ₹10,45,92,78,369 |
| 15% vs base | ₹72,45,000 | ₹18,00,000 | ₹12,09,02,67,025 |
| 25% vs base | ₹78,75,000 | ₹18,00,000 | ₹13,17,75,92,796 |
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 ₹63,00,000 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 ₹10,45,92,78,369 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.