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# ₹2,00,000 Lumpsum for 15 Years

> See the maturity value and total returns of a ₹2,00,000 lumpsum investment over 15 years at 12% expected annual returns.

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## Scenario inputs

```json
{
  "inputs": {
    "investedAmount": 200000,
    "annualReturnRate": 12,
    "years": 15
  }
}
```

## Frequently asked questions

### How does ₹2,00,000 at 12% grow to over ₹10 lakh in 15 years?

At 12% p.a., ₹2,00,000 grows to about ₹10,94,713 in 15 years, more than 5x your investment. Money doubles in approximately 6 years at 12% (Rule of 72). After 15 years (about 2.5 doublings), ₹2,00,000 becomes roughly ₹11 lakh, matching the actual figure.

### What if I invest ₹2,00,000 in NPS Tier-1 equity vs a mutual fund lumpsum?

NPS Tier-1 equity (E scheme) historically delivered 10–12% p.a. over long periods. At 11% for 15 years, ₹2,00,000 grows to about ₹8,90,000. An equity mutual fund lumpsum at 12% gives about ₹10,94,713. NPS also attracts an additional ₹50,000 deduction under 80CCD(1B), which partially offsets the return difference.

### How does ₹2,00,000 lumpsum compare to buying gold at ₹2 lakh and holding 15 years?

Gold has approximately tripled in value over various 15-year periods in India (roughly 8% p.a.). At 8% for 15 years, ₹2,00,000 grows to about ₹6,34,434 vs ₹10,94,713 at 12% in equity. Equity has consistently outperformed gold over 15-year rolling periods in India.
