SIP is a long-term concept and starts showing results only after 7 to 10 years.
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Moneycontrol21-01-2026, 08:13

Don't Stop Your SIPs: Market Dips Offer Crores in Long-Term Wealth

  • Indian stock markets, Nifty 50 and Sensex, have seen a sharp pullback, falling over 4 percent from recent highs, unsettling retail investors.
  • Financial advisors warn against stopping SIPs during market volatility, as it's a common costly mistake that prevents long-term wealth creation.
  • Quitting SIPs early deprives investors of rupee-cost averaging during downturns and the powerful compounding effect, which accelerates after 7-10 years.
  • A Rs 75,000 monthly SIP at 15% CAGR could yield Rs 9.97 crore in 20 years, but stopping at 3 years means an opportunity loss of Rs 9.63 crore.
  • Step-up SIPs, where contributions increase annually, can significantly boost maturity amounts, especially for salaried professionals and young earners.

Why It Matters: Stopping SIPs during market corrections is a costly mistake; consistency and patience are key to long-term wealth.

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