A single well-timed investment can demonstrate how wealth creation works when combined with patience and compounding. Here is a simple illustration showing how a one-time allocation of ₹25 lakh can grow over time.
A lump sum investment refers to investing a large amount of money at one go rather than spreading it over smaller intervals. The growth of this investment depends on the rate of return and the duration for which it is allowed to grow.
A lump sum investment of 20 lakhs when you are 35 years old can help you to make a corpus of crores. Assuming annualised 12% returns. In the next 25 years, when you will be 60, your corpus will be:
This example highlights how the principle of compounding works over a long horizon. The invested amount remains the same, but returns accumulate each year and start generating returns of their own.
Calculations are done with the help of a Lumpsum Calculator.
Compounding is the process by which the returns earned are reinvested to generate additional earnings. Over 25 years, compounding magnifies the growth of the original investment. Even though the investment is ₹20 lakh, the power of compounding multiplies it into more than ₹3 crore.
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This illustration shows the importance of patience, discipline and the mathematical strength of compounding. A one-time lump sum can grow substantially if it is left untouched and allowed to compound over decades.
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Published on: Sep 9, 2025, 4:08 PM IST
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