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SWP calculator — systematic withdrawal planning
Corpus near ₹91,00,000, ₹41,000 withdrawn each month, 16% a year assumed (illustrative): the run below shows how long money might last — not what any fund will earn.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: ₹91,00,000
- Monthly withdrawal: ₹41,000
- Illustrative annual return: 16%
- Total withdrawn (simulated): ₹2,46,00,000
- Interest component (simulated): ₹17,05,40,55,382
- Remaining balance (end): ₹17,03,85,55,382
Sensitivity tables — withdrawal, rate, and corpus
Different monthly withdrawals (same corpus and rate)
| Scenario | Withdrawal | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | ₹30,750 | ₹1,84,50,000 | ₹19,21,14,00,830 |
| -15% vs base | ₹34,850 | ₹2,09,10,000 | ₹18,34,22,62,651 |
| Base withdrawal | ₹41,000 | ₹2,46,00,000 | ₹17,03,85,55,382 |
| 15% vs base | ₹47,150 | ₹2,82,90,000 | ₹15,73,48,48,113 |
| 25% vs base | ₹51,250 | ₹3,07,50,000 | ₹14,86,57,09,934 |
Different return assumptions (same corpus and withdrawal)
| Scenario | Rate | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | 12% | ₹2,46,00,000 | ₹1,96,20,16,985 |
| -15% vs base | 13.6% | ₹2,46,00,000 | ₹4,74,12,35,533 |
| Base rate | 16% | ₹2,46,00,000 | ₹17,03,85,55,382 |
| 15% vs base | 18.4% | ₹2,46,00,000 | ₹59,31,33,89,829 |
| 25% vs base | 20% | ₹2,46,00,000 | ₹1,34,68,73,43,712 |
Different starting corpus (same withdrawal and rate)
| Scenario | Corpus | Total withdrawn | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| -25% vs base | ₹68,25,000 | ₹2,46,00,000 | ₹10,60,60,71,088 |
| -15% vs base | ₹77,35,000 | ₹2,46,00,000 | ₹13,17,90,64,806 |
| Base corpus | ₹91,00,000 | ₹2,46,00,000 | ₹17,03,85,55,382 |
| 15% vs base | ₹1,00,00,000 | ₹2,46,00,000 | ₹19,58,32,74,443 |
| 25% vs base | ₹1,00,00,000 | ₹2,46,00,000 | ₹19,58,32,74,443 |
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 ₹91,00,000 corpus with ₹41,000/month withdrawals?
- This illustration accrues monthly interest and subtracts withdrawals until the balance exhausts or the cap hits. Ending remaining balance is about ₹17,03,85,55,382 with total withdrawn about ₹2,46,00,000 — 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.