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SWP calculator — systematic withdrawal planning
Corpus near ₹74,00,000, ₹44,000 withdrawn each month, 12% a year assumed (illustrative): the run below shows how long money might last — not what any fund will earn.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: ₹74,00,000
- Monthly withdrawal: ₹44,000
- Illustrative annual return: 12%
- Total withdrawn (simulated): ₹2,64,00,000
- Interest component (simulated): ₹1,19,81,50,191
- Remaining balance (end): ₹1,17,91,50,191
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| Scenario | Withdrawal | Total withdrawn | Remaining |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 | ₹1,60,87,91,928 |
| -15% vs base | ₹37,400 | ₹2,24,40,000 | ₹1,43,69,35,233 |
| Base withdrawal | ₹44,000 | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹1,17,91,50,191 |
| 15% vs base | ₹50,600 | ₹3,03,60,000 | ₹92,13,65,149 |
| 25% vs base | ₹55,000 | ₹3,30,00,000 | ₹74,95,08,454 |
Different return assumptions (same corpus and withdrawal)
| Scenario | Rate | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | 9% | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹14,15,94,671 |
| -15% vs base | 10.2% | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹36,21,07,585 |
| Base rate | 12% | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹1,17,91,50,191 |
| 15% vs base | 13.8% | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹3,41,32,12,653 |
| 25% vs base | 15% | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹6,70,00,66,018 |
Different starting corpus (same withdrawal and rate)
| Scenario | Corpus | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | ₹55,50,000 | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹45,47,20,907 |
| -15% vs base | ₹62,90,000 | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹74,44,92,620 |
| Base corpus | ₹74,00,000 | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹1,17,91,50,191 |
| 15% vs base | ₹85,10,000 | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹1,61,38,07,762 |
| 25% vs base | ₹92,50,000 | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹1,90,35,79,475 |
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 ₹74,00,000 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 ₹1,17,91,50,191 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.