CAGR calculator
The true annual growth rate of any investment, start value to end value.
Quick answer
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) is the smooth annual rate that turns a starting value into an ending value over a period. Enter begin value, end value, and years to compare investments with different time horizons fairly.
CAGR
₹1L became ₹2L in 5 years — that's the annualised rate.
- Absolute return
- 100%
- Total gain
- ₹1,00,000
CAGR smooths out the bumpy years into one clean annual figure — the fair way to compare investments.
Rates & rules checked on 15 June 2026 · based on FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27).
What this tells you
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) is the single annual rate that turns your starting amount into your ending amount. It's the fair way to compare investments with different time periods.
How it's calculated
CAGR = (End ÷ Begin)^(1/years) − 1. It ignores the bumpy path and reports the smooth equivalent annual return.
Common questions
- CAGR vs absolute return?
- Absolute return ignores time — '100% return' means nothing without knowing if it took 2 years or 20. CAGR bakes in time, so it's what you should compare.