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SWP calculator — systematic withdrawal planning
Corpus near ₹64,00,000, ₹44,000 withdrawn each month, 19% a year assumed (illustrative): the run below shows how long money might last — not what any fund will earn.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: ₹44,000
- Illustrative annual return: 19%
- Total withdrawn (simulated): ₹2,64,00,000
- Interest component (simulated): ₹44,92,94,20,829
- Remaining balance (end): ₹44,90,94,20,829
Sensitivity tables — withdrawal, rate, and corpus
Different monthly withdrawals (same corpus and rate)
| Scenario | Withdrawal | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | ₹33,000 | ₹1,98,00,000 | ₹53,52,45,35,290 |
| -15% vs base | ₹37,400 | ₹2,24,40,000 | ₹50,07,84,89,506 |
| Base withdrawal | ₹44,000 | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹44,90,94,20,829 |
| 15% vs base | ₹50,600 | ₹3,03,60,000 | ₹39,74,03,52,152 |
| 25% vs base | ₹55,000 | ₹3,30,00,000 | ₹36,29,43,06,367 |
Different return assumptions (same corpus and withdrawal)
| Scenario | Rate | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | 14.3% | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹3,31,08,02,705 |
| -15% vs base | 16.2% | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹9,80,45,64,295 |
| Base rate | 19% | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹44,90,94,20,829 |
| 15% vs base | 20% | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹76,26,99,83,789 |
| 25% vs base | 20% | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹76,26,99,83,789 |
Different starting corpus (same withdrawal and rate)
| Scenario | Corpus | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | ₹48,00,000 | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹25,06,69,51,160 |
| -15% vs base | ₹54,40,000 | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹33,00,39,39,028 |
| Base corpus | ₹64,00,000 | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹44,90,94,20,829 |
| 15% vs base | ₹73,60,000 | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹56,81,49,02,630 |
| 25% vs base | ₹80,00,000 | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹64,75,18,90,497 |
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 ₹44,000/month withdrawals?
- This illustration accrues monthly interest and subtracts withdrawals until the balance exhausts or the cap hits. Ending remaining balance is about ₹44,90,94,20,829 with total withdrawn about ₹2,64,00,000 — 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.
