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Investment Guide

Understanding key investment concepts helps you make smarter financial decisions. Here's what every investor should know.

12%

Avg. Equity Returns (India)

7.1%

FD Interest Rate (2026)

Avg. Inflation Rate

15+

Years for Compounding Magic

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Systematic Investment Plan (SIP)

SIP allows you to invest a fixed amount regularly in mutual funds. It averages out market volatility through rupee cost averaging and builds wealth consistently over time. Even a modest monthly SIP of ₹5,000 can grow to over ₹50 lakhs in 20 years at 12% returns.

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Lumpsum Investment

Investing a large sum at once works best when markets are undervalued. With a ₹5 lakh lumpsum at 12% annual returns, your investment can grow to ₹15.5 lakhs in 10 years. Ideal for windfalls, bonuses, or inheritance money you want to grow over the long term.

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Tax Planning (New Regime)

India's New Tax Regime (Budget 2025-26) offers simplified slabs with no exemptions. With a standard deduction of ₹75,000 and progressive slabs from 5% to 30%, strategic salary structuring can save you lakhs. Understanding your tax bracket is the first step to smart financial planning.

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Capital Gains Tax

Equity investments held over 1 year attract Long-Term Capital Gains tax at 12.5% (with ₹1.25 lakh exemption). Short-term gains (under 1 year) are taxed at 20%. Timing your exits and understanding these rates helps maximize your post-tax returns significantly.

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Power of Compounding

Albert Einstein called compound interest the "eighth wonder of the world." Starting early is key — a 25-year-old investing ₹10,000/month will accumulate nearly double what a 35-year-old investing the same amount will, thanks to 10 extra years of compounding at 12% annual returns.

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Retirement Planning (SWP)

A Systematic Withdrawal Plan lets you withdraw a fixed amount monthly from your corpus while the remainder continues earning returns. With a corpus of ₹1 crore earning 8% annually, you can withdraw ₹80,000/month for over 20 years. Start planning early to build a comfortable retirement.

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Empowering millions of Indians to make informed financial decisions through free, accurate, and easy-to-use tools.

SmartInvest Pro was founded with a simple mission: make financial planning accessible to everyone. In a country where less than 5% of the population invests in equities, we believe education and the right tools can bridge the gap between financial awareness and action.

Our platform provides free, browser-based financial calculators for SIP returns, tax estimation, capital gains, retirement planning, and goal setting. Every calculation runs entirely in your browser — we never store your financial data on any server.

Built by finance enthusiasts and technology professionals, SmartInvest Pro is used by individuals, financial advisors, and educators across India to plan, teach, and make better financial choices.

What We Offer

SIP & Lumpsum wealth calculators with inflation-adjusted buying power
Income Tax estimator aligned with New Regime (Budget 2025-26)
Capital Gains Tax calculator for both long-term and short-term equity
Retirement sustainability planner using Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP)
Goal-based SIP planner to reverse-engineer your monthly investment target
100% browser-based calculations — your data never leaves your device
Mobile-friendly design that works on any device, anywhere
Free educational content to improve your financial literacy

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Last updated: May 2026

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Disclaimer

Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. The calculations provided by SmartInvest Pro are estimates based on user inputs and assumed rates of return. They are intended for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Please consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

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