What is 'long term' for SIP?

Over the years, SIP (systematic investment plan), a feature offered by mutual funds, has become a household name. With a growing interest in SIPs, a few obvious questions come to an investor's mind. This study attempts to address a few of the commonly asked questions about SIPs backed by long-term market indices data. It aims to provide readers with a holistic picture to help them make better-informed investing decisions.