Retirement Calculator:
Planning for retirement isn't just about saving money — it's about understanding how much you'll truly need when the time comes. One of the most overlooked aspects in retirement planning is inflation, the silent value-eroding force that affects every rupee you save.
Inflation refers to the increase in the general price level of goods and services over time. In simpler terms, it means that ₹1,000 today won’t have the same purchasing power 20 years from now. For example, if inflation remains at an average of 6% annually, something that costs ₹10,000 today could cost over ₹32,000 in 20 years.
This phenomenon is especially important to consider when you're planning your retirement. While you might think ₹50,000 per month is enough to live comfortably now, that amount may fall far short of your needs two or three decades from now.
Let's assume you're 30 years old now, and you plan to retire at 60. You currently spend ₹50,000 a month on your basic needs, lifestyle, and occasional expenses. If inflation averages 6% per year, by the time you reach 60, your monthly expenses would balloon to around ₹2.87 lakhs per month — just to maintain your current standard of living.
Now consider this: if you live 25 years after retirement, you will need that amount — adjusted for inflation — for each of those years. This is where a proper retirement corpus comes in. You need a large enough fund that can safely generate the income required, often through secure investments like Fixed Deposits (FDs), post office schemes, or annuities.
Our Retirement Calculator takes the guesswork out of your planning. It calculates how much your monthly expenses will be at retirement age, considering inflation, and then estimates the lump sum you’ll need at retirement to sustain that lifestyle. It even allows you to factor in the interest rate you expect to earn on your investments (e.g., via Fixed Deposits or bonds) post-retirement.
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Let's say your current monthly expenses are ₹60,000, inflation is estimated at 6%, and you plan to retire in 25 years. The calculator estimates that you would need over ₹2.5 lakhs per month at retirement to maintain the same lifestyle. Assuming you want to invest in an FD earning 7% annually, the calculator may suggest a required retirement corpus of approximately ₹4.3 crores.
Once you know your retirement corpus goal, the next step is working backwards — how much do you need to save each month to get there? You can do this using SIP calculators, mutual fund estimators, or by working with a financial advisor.
Consistent monthly investments over a long period (like 25-30 years) in mutual funds, index funds, or retirement-specific plans can help you reach your goal comfortably — thanks to the power of compounding.
Retirement planning may seem like a distant task, but the sooner you start, the less you have to save each month. With rising inflation, increasing medical costs, and longer life expectancy, having a reliable plan is no longer optional — it’s essential.
Use our calculator regularly to update your projections as your lifestyle, income, and inflation expectations change. Remember, it’s not about retiring rich — it’s about retiring prepared.
Start your retirement journey today. The earlier you act, the more freedom you'll gain later.
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