📐 CAGR Calculator
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) is the single annual rate at which an investment grew from its initial to final value — the standard way to compare returns across different periods and products.
Rules & rates verified 8 July 2026
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⚠️ Educational use only. Results are close estimates based on the latest published rules and standard conventions — actual figures can differ with rounding, fees, exact dates and future rate/rule changes. This is not investment, tax or legal advice; consult a SEBI-registered adviser or CA.
How it's calculated
CAGR = (Final ÷ Initial)^(1 ÷ years) − 1. Also shown: absolute return = (Final − Initial) ÷ Initial.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good CAGR?
Context matters: Indian large-cap indices have delivered roughly 11–13% CAGR over long periods, fixed deposits 6–7%. A stock doubling in 5 years is a 14.9% CAGR.
CAGR vs absolute return?
Absolute return ignores time — 100% over 10 years is only 7.2% CAGR. Always compare investments on CAGR (or XIRR for irregular cash flows).
