Investing consistently over a longer period, even with smaller amounts, can yield significantly higher returns due to the power of compounding. An SIP of Rs 15,000 for 20 years can generate a larger corpus than an SIP of Rs 20,000 for 15 years, highlighting the importance of time in wealth creation. Post navigation US tariffs: GST reform could soften the tariff blow; BMI GDP growth outlook, lowering forecasts to 5.8% for FY2025-26 IIP data: Manufacturing lifts industrial growth to 4-month high of 3.5%; mining and power lag behind