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This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of SIP and lump sum investment strategies in India, highlighting their impact on returns, risks, and suitability for different investors. It provides insights from industry experts on effective investment planning.
PPFAS Mutual Fund’s CIO, Rajiv Thakkar, delivered a blunt message to investors: “Your ₹1,000 monthly SIP won’t make you Elon Musk or Mukesh Ambani.” Speaking at the fund house’s 2025 unit holders meet, Thakkar emphasized that the ‘P’ (principal amount) must be significantly higher for such wealth creation, highlighting that factors like investment amount and duration are solely in the investor’s c
In a twist for India’s mutual fund scene, 45 lakh investors axed their SIPs in October 2025, up from 44 lakh in September, per AMFI data—yet inflows soared to a peak Rs 29,529 crore, edging past September’s Rs 29,361 crore. Total SIP accounts hit 9.88 crore with 60 lakh net additions, but stoppage ratio eased to 75% from 76.27%.
Many investors view building a Rs 1 crore corpus through a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) as a major goal and aim to achieve it quickly. However, financial experts note that the most challenging part is reaching the first Rs 1 crore. After that milestone, accumulating additional crores becomes progressively easier as long as the investor continues investing consistently. Over a long-term horizon