Step-by-Step: How to Start Your First SIP
Step-by-Step: How to Start Your First SIP
Here’s how I started mine (and how you can too):
Step 1: Choose a Platform
You can start SIPs using:
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Direct mutual fund platforms: Groww, Kuvera, Paytm Money, ET Money
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AMC websites: (e.g., Axis MF, ICICI MF)
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Demat apps: Zerodha Coin, Upstox
๐ข Tip: Use a “Direct” plan to avoid extra commissions.
Step 2: Complete KYC (One-Time)
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Upload PAN, Aadhaar, selfie
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Verify bank details
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Usually takes 5–10 minutes, approval within a day
Step 3: Select Your First Fund
If you’re just starting, here are safe beginner options:
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Large Cap Fund – for stability
E.g., Axis Bluechip Fund (Direct) -
ELSS Fund – for tax-saving under 80c
E.g., Quant Tax Plan (Direct) -
Index Fund – for long-term passive growth
E.g., Navi Nifty 50 Index Fund (Direct)
๐ข Start with ₹500–₹2000/month. Focus on habit, not amount.
Step 4: Set SIP Date & Auto-Debit
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Pick a SIP date (e.g., 5th of every month)
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Link your bank account for auto-debit
That’s it. You’ve officially started investing!
๐ What Happens After You Start?
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You’ll get monthly updates
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You can pause, increase, or stop SIPs anytime
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After a few months, you’ll see your fund grow (and sometimes dip — that’s normal)
๐งญ What I Did
I started my first SIP with ₹1,000x3 in a large-cap funds. It wasn’t perfect, but it was better than doing nothing. Over time, I learned how to balance risk with returns, and now I have SIPs in small-cap and tax-saving funds too.
๐ Final Thoughts
Starting your SIP is the easiest step toward financial freedom. Don’t wait for the perfect time or perfect fund — just start.
"You don’t have to be great to start. But you have to start to be great."
๐ Next on ProjectToProfit:
“How Mutual Funds Work – A Beginner's Breakdown”
Have any questions or stuck somewhere? Drop a comment below or message me on LinkedIn — I reply to every message.
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Rajnesh Dagar
ProjectToProfit
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