Mr. Gupta, an Indian resident, regularly invests in Mutual Funds. He currently has an ongoing Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) valued at Rs 2,00,000. In this SIP, he contributes Rs 25,000 per month, and this will continue for the next 12 months. The expected yield on this SIP is 1% per month.
Anticipating additional funds, Mr. Gupta plans to initiate a new SIP of Rs 12,000 per month for 18 months. This new SIP is projected to yield 1.25% per month.
Mr. Gupta has a son named Pranav, and he intends to send Pranav to the USA for higher studies in the field of medical sciences. The estimated expenses for Pranav’s studies amount to Rs 20,00,000, and these expenses are expected to increase by 10% per annum over the next 5 years. Additionally, it is anticipated that the Indian rupee may depreciate by 3% against the USD during this period.
Q)What will be the value of Mr. Gupta’s ongoing SIP in one year ?