Retirement Planning in India: Build Corpus and Ensure Regular Income
Retirement Planning in India Retirement planning might feel distant, but starting early is the key to financial freedom . Whether you are a student, parent, teacher, or working professional, this guide explains how to accumulate a retirement corpus using SIP and Step-Up SIP, and how to get regular monthly income through SWP, with practical examples for different age groups. 1️⃣ Why Retirement Planning Matters Ensures financial independence after retirement. Helps maintain lifestyle despite inflation. Reduces dependence on family or government support. Corpus can generate monthly income through SWP. Two cents: Most people underestimate the power of compounding. Even ₹5,000/month invested at 25 can grow into a corpus of 1.5 crore by retirement. Waiting too long drastically increases the required investment. 2️⃣ Understanding SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) SIP allows you to invest a fixed amount every month in mutual funds, growing your cor...