Retirement Planning Calculator
Calculate the exact retirement nest egg and monthly SIP required to maintain your lifestyle after retirement without outliving your savings.
Why Most Indians Underestimate Their Required Retirement Corpus
Traditional retirement planning relied on bank fixed deposits and EPF pensions. But with increasing healthcare costs and longevity (living past 80–85 years), conservative 6%–7% fixed deposits fail after paying slab income taxes and adjusting for 6% inflation.
The Modern Hybrid Retirement Approach
The ideal post-retirement portfolio keeps 2–3 years of expenses in ultra-safe Liquid Funds, 40% in Conservative/Arbitrage/Debt Funds for regular monthly SWP withdrawals, and 30%–40% in Large Cap and Balanced Advantage equity funds to continue beating inflation through your 70s and 80s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common questions on formulas, taxation, and investing strategy.
Q1. What is the 4% Rule, and does it work in India?
The 4% Rule originated in the US, suggesting you can withdraw 4% of your portfolio annually adjusted for inflation. In India, where inflation averages 6%–7%, financial planners recommend a safer 3.5%–4% initial withdrawal rate paired with equity-hybrid exposure.
Q2. Why is SWP better than traditional annuities for retirement pension?
Insurance annuities lock your capital permanently and pay returns taxed fully at your income tax slab. In contrast, Systematic Withdrawal Plans (SWP) in mutual funds keep your principal liquid, compound unredeemed balances, and are taxed under concessional capital gains rates.
Q3. What if I start my retirement SIP at age 40 instead of 30?
Starting 10 years later triples the required monthly SIP to achieve the same corpus because your capital has 10 fewer years of compounding time. The earlier you begin, the smaller your required monthly investment.
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