Is Rs 4 crore enough for retirement corpus? Gurmeet Chadha gives simple calculation metric
planning
their retirement.
Market expert
Gurmeet Chadha
, Managing Partner & CIO at Complete Circle, offered a straightforward calculation to help people arrive at the "right amount" needed for their
retirement corpus
.
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In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Chadha addressed the dilemma by linking
financial independence
directly to current
lifestyle
costs. 'The right amount is the derivative of current monthly expenditure, which has stepped up 5% every year,' he wrote.
Chadha explained that the benchmark lies in ensuring that a portfolio's returns are sufficient to cover monthly
expenses
. According to him, 'If 6% of your portfolio can match your monthly expenditure – that's the right amount.'
To illustrate, Chadha shared an example: 'If your monthly expense is 2 lac rupee.. then 4 cr+ is your retirement corpus.. (6% of 4 cr is 24 lacs annually/ 2 lac monthly).'
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The seasoned financial advisor highlighted that a clear understanding of one's expenses forms the basis of calculating financial freedom. 'Calculate your expenses – that's the starting point… be liberal while doing the maths,' he advised, underscoring the importance of being realistic and slightly generous in estimating future costs to avoid shortfalls.
In his post, Chadha also touched upon a broader reflection from one of his clients who observed how wealth accumulation often outpaces the ability to enjoy it. 'We end up earning/making far more than we and our children can spend on forgetting how to live,' the client remarked, a thought Chadha echoed in his discussion on financial independence.
By laying down a simple formula, tying monthly expenses to corpus size via
portfolio returns
, Chadha has provided an accessible framework for individuals grappling with the complex question of 'how much is enough' for retirement.
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