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SWP calculator — systematic withdrawal planning
Corpus near ₹75,00,000, ₹44,000 withdrawn each month, 17% a year assumed (illustrative): the run below shows how long money might last — not what any fund will earn.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: ₹75,00,000
- Monthly withdrawal: ₹44,000
- Illustrative annual return: 17%
- Total withdrawn (simulated): ₹2,64,00,000
- Interest component (simulated): ₹20,36,76,28,744
- Remaining balance (end): ₹20,34,87,28,744
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| Scenario | Withdrawal | Total withdrawn | Remaining |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 | ₹23,94,31,62,739 |
| -15% vs base | ₹37,400 | ₹2,24,40,000 | ₹22,50,53,89,141 |
| Base withdrawal | ₹44,000 | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹20,34,87,28,744 |
| 15% vs base | ₹50,600 | ₹3,03,60,000 | ₹18,19,20,68,347 |
| 25% vs base | ₹55,000 | ₹3,30,00,000 | ₹16,75,42,94,749 |
Different return assumptions (same corpus and withdrawal)
| Scenario | Rate | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | 12.8% | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹1,96,76,62,145 |
| -15% vs base | 14.5% | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹5,20,59,47,989 |
| Base rate | 17% | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹20,34,87,28,744 |
| 15% vs base | 19.5% | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹76,01,43,04,428 |
| 25% vs base | 20% | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹98,58,22,38,620 |
Different starting corpus (same withdrawal and rate)
| Scenario | Corpus | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | ₹56,25,000 | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹11,66,71,12,563 |
| -15% vs base | ₹63,75,000 | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹15,13,97,59,035 |
| Base corpus | ₹75,00,000 | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹20,34,87,28,744 |
| 15% vs base | ₹86,25,000 | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹25,55,76,98,453 |
| 25% vs base | ₹93,75,000 | ₹2,64,00,000 | ₹29,03,03,44,925 |
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 ₹75,00,000 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 ₹20,34,87,28,744 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.