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SWP calculator — systematic withdrawal planning
Corpus near ₹64,00,000, ₹40,000 withdrawn each month, 14% a year assumed (illustrative): the run below shows how long money might last — not what any fund will earn.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: ₹64,00,000
- Monthly withdrawal: ₹40,000
- Illustrative annual return: 14%
- Total withdrawn (simulated): ₹2,40,00,000
- Interest component (simulated): ₹3,15,02,02,549
- Remaining balance (end): ₹3,13,26,02,549
Sensitivity tables — withdrawal, rate, and corpus
Different monthly withdrawals (same corpus and rate)
| Scenario | Withdrawal | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | ₹30,000 | ₹1,80,00,000 | ₹4,03,43,91,745 |
| -15% vs base | ₹34,000 | ₹2,04,00,000 | ₹3,67,36,76,067 |
| Base withdrawal | ₹40,000 | ₹2,40,00,000 | ₹3,13,26,02,549 |
| 15% vs base | ₹46,000 | ₹2,76,00,000 | ₹2,59,15,29,031 |
| 25% vs base | ₹50,000 | ₹3,00,00,000 | ₹2,23,08,13,352 |
Different return assumptions (same corpus and withdrawal)
| Scenario | Rate | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | 10.5% | ₹2,40,00,000 | ₹34,51,68,232 |
| -15% vs base | 11.9% | ₹2,40,00,000 | ₹88,59,13,312 |
| Base rate | 14% | ₹2,40,00,000 | ₹3,13,26,02,549 |
| 15% vs base | 16.1% | ₹2,40,00,000 | ₹10,15,79,36,422 |
| 25% vs base | 17.5% | ₹2,40,00,000 | ₹21,66,86,17,635 |
Different starting corpus (same withdrawal and rate)
| Scenario | Corpus | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | ₹48,00,000 | ₹2,40,00,000 | ₹1,44,76,62,715 |
| -15% vs base | ₹54,40,000 | ₹2,40,00,000 | ₹2,12,16,38,648 |
| Base corpus | ₹64,00,000 | ₹2,40,00,000 | ₹3,13,26,02,549 |
| 15% vs base | ₹73,60,000 | ₹2,40,00,000 | ₹4,14,35,66,449 |
| 25% vs base | ₹80,00,000 | ₹2,40,00,000 | ₹4,81,75,42,383 |
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 ₹64,00,000 corpus with ₹40,000/month withdrawals?
- This illustration accrues monthly interest and subtracts withdrawals until the balance exhausts or the cap hits. Ending remaining balance is about ₹3,13,26,02,549 with total withdrawn about ₹2,40,00,000 — 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.