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SWP calculator — systematic withdrawal planning
Corpus near ₹82,00,000, ₹53,000 withdrawn each month, 15% a year assumed (illustrative): the run below shows how long money might last — not what any fund will earn.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: ₹82,00,000
- Monthly withdrawal: ₹53,000
- Illustrative annual return: 15%
- Total withdrawn (simulated): ₹3,18,00,000
- Interest component (simulated): ₹6,86,24,59,132
- Remaining balance (end): ₹6,83,88,59,132
Sensitivity tables — withdrawal, rate, and corpus
Different monthly withdrawals (same corpus and rate)
| Scenario | Withdrawal | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | ₹39,750 | ₹2,38,50,000 | ₹8,66,72,67,889 |
| -15% vs base | ₹45,050 | ₹2,70,30,000 | ₹7,93,59,04,386 |
| Base withdrawal | ₹53,000 | ₹3,18,00,000 | ₹6,83,88,59,132 |
| 15% vs base | ₹60,950 | ₹3,65,70,000 | ₹5,74,18,13,877 |
| 25% vs base | ₹66,250 | ₹3,97,50,000 | ₹5,01,04,50,374 |
Different return assumptions (same corpus and withdrawal)
| Scenario | Rate | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | 11.3% | ₹3,18,00,000 | ₹71,76,60,907 |
| -15% vs base | 12.8% | ₹3,18,00,000 | ₹1,88,48,73,757 |
| Base rate | 15% | ₹3,18,00,000 | ₹6,83,88,59,132 |
| 15% vs base | 17.3% | ₹3,18,00,000 | ₹24,28,76,25,856 |
| 25% vs base | 18.8% | ₹3,18,00,000 | ₹54,14,08,91,661 |
Different starting corpus (same withdrawal and rate)
| Scenario | Corpus | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | ₹61,50,000 | ₹3,18,00,000 | ₹3,30,07,35,591 |
| -15% vs base | ₹69,70,000 | ₹3,18,00,000 | ₹4,71,59,85,008 |
| Base corpus | ₹82,00,000 | ₹3,18,00,000 | ₹6,83,88,59,132 |
| 15% vs base | ₹94,30,000 | ₹3,18,00,000 | ₹8,96,17,33,256 |
| 25% vs base | ₹1,00,00,000 | ₹3,18,00,000 | ₹9,94,55,04,192 |
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 ₹82,00,000 corpus with ₹53,000/month withdrawals?
- This illustration accrues monthly interest and subtracts withdrawals until the balance exhausts or the cap hits. Ending remaining balance is about ₹6,83,88,59,132 with total withdrawn about ₹3,18,00,000 — 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.