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Retirement Corpus Calculator

How much do you need to retire comfortably in India? Fill in your details and get a complete retirement plan in seconds.

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๐Ÿฆ EPF / NPS (Optional โ€” leave at 0 if not applicable)
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๐Ÿ“Œ EPF: Employee + Employer = 24% of Basic+DA ยท Tax-free after 5 years service ยท EPFO rate: 8.25% (FY 2024-25)
๐Ÿ“Œ NPS at retirement: 60% lump sum is tax-free ยท 40% must buy annuity (taxable income in subscriber's hands)
Your Retirement Numbers
Required Corpus at Retirementโ€”โ€”
Your Projected Corpus at Retirementโ€”โ€”
Surplus / Gapโ€”โ€”
Additional Monthly SIP Neededโ€”โ€”
Monthly Expense at Retirementโ€”After inflation + lifestyle adjustment
Safe Withdrawal Rateโ€”โ€”
Current savings + SIP covers target0%
Your current plan Gap to target

Corpus Growth & Drawdown Projection

Total Corpus Required Depletion Risk Zone
๐Ÿ“ Benchmarks & Cost of Delay
25ร— Annual Expense (International rule)โ€”
30ร— Annual Expense (India-adjusted for inflation)โ€”
Extra SIP if you delay by 1 yearโ€”
Your required corpus vs projected corpusโ€”
๐Ÿ“‰ Sensitivity Analysis โ€” What If?
Year-wise Projection
AgeYearAnnual SIPTotal CorpusExpense/moStatus
โš ๏ธ All projections are estimates based on assumed constant returns and inflation. Actual returns vary. Healthcare costs may rise faster. EPF/NPS projections use simplified assumptions. Consult a SEBI-registered investment advisor for personalised advice.

About This Tool

The Retirement Corpus Calculator estimates how much money you need to accumulate by your retirement date to sustain your desired lifestyle post-retirement, and how much you should save each month to reach that goal. It factors in inflation (to calculate future value of current expenses), expected return on retirement corpus, life expectancy, and any existing savings. This tool helps in long-term financial planning for individuals and is especially useful for retirement planning by CAs advising clients.

How to Use

  1. Enter your current age and expected retirement age.
  2. Enter your current monthly expenses.
  3. Enter the expected inflation rate (historical average for India: 5โ€“7%).
  4. Enter the expected return on your retirement corpus post-retirement (conservative: 6โ€“8%).
  5. Enter the expected return on investments during the accumulation phase.
  6. Enter existing retirement savings (PF, NPS, PPF etc.).
  7. Click Calculate โ€” the tool shows the required retirement corpus and recommended monthly savings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What inflation rate should I use?

India's long-term average inflation is around 5โ€“6%. For conservative planning, use 6โ€“7%. Healthcare inflation tends to be higher (8โ€“10%), so adjust if significant medical expenses are expected.

How much corpus do I need to retire?

A common rule: you need 25โ€“30 times your annual expenses at retirement (the 4% rule โ€” you can withdraw 4% of corpus annually and it should last 25โ€“30 years). This calculator gives you a personalised estimate.

Should I include EPF/PPF in retirement corpus?

Yes. Enter your current PF balance, NPS corpus, PPF balance, and other retirement savings as existing corpus. The calculator will show additional savings needed.

What if I live longer than expected?

The calculator allows you to set a conservative life expectancy (e.g., 85โ€“90 years). Building a buffer beyond your estimated need is prudent โ€” consider an annuity for guaranteed lifetime income.

Disclaimer: For educational & informational purposes only. This is not professional tax, legal, or financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional. TheToolsWala.com accepts no liability for decisions made based on this output.