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SWP Calculator

See how much you can withdraw every month, what's left at the end, and how long your money lasts.

₹ lump sum
6.0% a year
₹ per month
₹500₹2L
Expected return rate8% p.a.
1%15%
Time period5 years
1 year30 years
Month by month

See every month of your plan.

You take out the same amount each month, and what's left keeps earning. Pick a year to see how your balance moves.

Year 1 of 5Taken outEarned
Opening balance₹50,00,000
Withdrawn this year₹3,00,000
Earned this year+₹4,01,674
Closing balance₹51,01,674
MonthOpeningWithdrawalEarnedClosing
1₹50,00,000−₹25,000+₹33,167₹50,08,167
2₹50,08,167−₹25,000+₹33,221₹50,16,388
3₹50,16,388−₹25,000+₹33,276₹50,24,664
4₹50,24,664−₹25,000+₹33,331₹50,32,995
5₹50,32,995−₹25,000+₹33,387₹50,41,381
6₹50,41,381−₹25,000+₹33,443₹50,49,824
7₹50,49,824−₹25,000+₹33,499₹50,58,323
8₹50,58,323−₹25,000+₹33,555₹50,66,878
9₹50,66,878−₹25,000+₹33,613₹50,75,491
10₹50,75,491−₹25,000+₹33,670₹50,84,161
11₹50,84,161−₹25,000+₹33,728₹50,92,888
12₹50,92,888−₹25,000+₹33,786₹51,01,674
The one number that matters

Is your withdrawal rate safe?

Compare your withdrawal with the break-even amount at a constant return. Actual returns vary, so this estimate cannot guarantee a safe withdrawal rate.

Does not deplete
Slowly runs down
Runs out fast
You · 6.0%
0%7.95% break-even20%+ a year
Half · 3.0% a year
₹12,500 a month
No depletion in this model
You · 6.0% a year
₹25,000 a month
No depletion in this model
Double · 12% a year
₹50,000 a month
Lasts 13 yrs 8 mo
A simple win-win

Keep your SWP. Add a little gold.

Keep your SWP for monthly withdrawals. Explore putting a small part of your savings into gold with Spare8+. Compare withdrawals with the illustrative rupee value of leasing rewards, while keeping the gold principal invested in this model.

  • Compare SWP withdrawals and gold rewards
  • Gold principal stays invested in this model
  • No lock-in, stop leasing anytime
Confident Indian woman holding a small 24K gold coin by a sunlit window
Say you have ₹50,00,000 and need ₹25,000 every month.
Plan AEverything in your SWP
  • You get ₹25,000 every month
  • Your savings are sold bit by bit to pay you
Plan BSWP + ₹10,00,000 in Spare8+ gold
  • Monthly equivalent: ₹25,000 every month
  • Gold principal: 134.68 g retained in this model
  • Reward equivalent: ₹4,167 a month
After 10 years, Plan B leaves you ₹4,52,283 less than Plan A under these assumptions. Your 134.68 g of gold principal remains invested in this model.
How much to keep in gold20%
A littleUp to 30%
Lease with Spare8+

Illustration uses ₹7,425/g and a 5% annual reward in grams, not a live price or guaranteed return. Monthly rupee equivalents assume rewards are converted at this price; they are not cash payouts. "More" compares holdings at this assumed price. Rewards above your selected monthly withdrawal, GST, spreads, fees and taxes are excluded. Gold prices and reward terms can vary.

Who uses an SWP

Not just for retirement.

Illustrative examples based on fixed-return assumptions.

Stylish early-retired Indian couple sharing chai together on a sunlit balcony

“I retired at 60 with ₹1 crore. The SWP pays us ₹50,000 every month, and 20 years on, there’s still more left than we started with.”

Corpus₹1.00 Cr
Monthly₹50,000
Left after 20 yrs₹1.96 Cr
Guide

What is an SWP calculator?

What is an SWP?

A Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) lets you take a fixed amount out of your mutual fund investment at regular intervals, usually every month. You choose how much and how often. The money you don't withdraw stays invested and keeps earning.

Say you invest ₹5,00,000 and withdraw ₹10,000 a month. Each month ₹10,000 comes out, and the rest keeps growing at your fund's return. An SWP calculator shows how that plays out over the years.

Indian man reviewing his monthly budget and savings passbook at home

How it helps you

  • See your final balance at the end of the period
  • Find out exactly how long your money will last
  • Test different amounts before you commit
  • Plan a monthly income that fits your expenses

How to use it

  1. Enter your total investment
  2. Set how much you'll withdraw each month
  3. Choose your expected return rate
  4. Pick the time period

Benefits of an SWP

Regular incomeA predictable amount lands every month, like a salary or pension.
Your money keeps workingWhat you don't withdraw stays invested and earning.
Tax-efficientOnly the gain part of each withdrawal is taxed, not the whole amount.
FlexibleChange the amount, pause, or stop the plan whenever you need.

How it's calculated

Bm = (Bm−1 − W) × (1 + r/12)
B
Balance at the end of month m
W
Your monthly withdrawal
r
Expected annual return rate

₹50,00,000, withdrawing ₹10,000 a month at 8%: month 1 ends at ₹50,23,267

FAQ

SWP calculator questions

What is an SWP calculator?

An SWP calculator estimates how a lump sum may behave when you withdraw a fixed amount every month. It shows total withdrawals, final balance, returns earned and how long the money may last.

How is SWP calculated?

This calculator deducts the monthly withdrawal at the start of each month, then applies the monthly return rate to the remaining balance. The process repeats month by month until the selected period ends or the corpus runs out.

Can I choose the withdrawal amount or is it fixed?

You choose it. Most fund houses let you pick a fixed amount, a fixed number of units, or only the gains, and change or stop the plan later.

When should I use an SWP?

When you have a lump sum and want a steady monthly income from it, such as after retirement, during a career break, or to pay regular expenses like school fees.

Can people other than retirees and senior citizens use an SWP?

Yes. Anyone with a lump sum can set one up, including freelancers smoothing an uneven income, parents paying fees, or anyone who wants a regular payout from their savings.

How is an SWP taxed?

Each withdrawal is treated as a redemption of mutual fund units. A withdrawal can include both capital and gain, and the gain portion is taxed based on the fund type and holding period.

What is a safe withdrawal rate?

There is no guaranteed safe withdrawal rate. This calculator compares withdrawals with a break-even amount under constant returns. Actual returns vary, and the timing of gains and losses can cause the corpus to run out sooner.

Are SWP returns guaranteed?

No. SWP returns depend on the mutual fund or portfolio you use. Market-linked funds can rise or fall, so the calculator is only an estimate based on the return rate you enter.

Can I get a regular income from gold?

Spare8+ can let eligible 24K gold earn a reward in grams through leasing opportunities. Available rewards and terms are shown in the app, and the rupee value of gold can rise or fall.

Young Indian couple relaxing by a sunlit window with a small box of gold coins
Spare8+

Let your gold pay you back.

Keep your SWP. Lease a slice as 24K gold with Spare8+ and earn a reward in grams, extra income that never eats into your gold.

Methodology. The SWP projection deducts your withdrawal at the start of each month and applies one-twelfth of the annual return to the remaining balance. Fund returns are not guaranteed and can be negative. Gold income uses the illustrative 24K rate shown in the calculator and the reward assumption shown for Spare8+; its rupee value moves with the gold price. Consult a professional before deciding.

Left after 5 years
₹56,00,061
Gold income