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Can I build a 20 Crore corpus in 12 years with a 35-45L salary and loans?

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Asked by Anonymous - Sep 25, 2024Hindi
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I am 32 old person .I want to build corpous amount of 20 crores in coming 12 years . I have loan of 10 L PL and home loan of 40 L. I hold a salary of 35 -45th monthly .plz suggest me a good idea and investment plan to get 20 crores in coming 12 years with wise investment

Ans: What is your EMI for the two loans?Also please share approx monthly expenses so as to be able to guide you suitably.
Asked on - Oct 03, 2024 | Answered on Oct 03, 2024
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Two EMI loans covers 35 thousand per monthly rest left amount is 10k in hand
Ans: You may be needing that 10K to cover your regular expenses. We will need some surplus amount required for investments from your income. Please let me know if I am missing something.
Asked on - Oct 03, 2024 | Answered on Oct 03, 2024
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Overall expenses are covered a person with no rent and groceries cost to 2-4thousand per month is enough for an household .so left amount in hand is 6-7thousand .
Ans: If you do a monthly sip for 6 K in pure equity fund for 28 years then you may expect to receive a corpus of 2 Crs. A modest return of 13% is assumed.

Happy Investing!!

*Investments in mutual funds are subject to market risks. Please read all scheme related documents carefully before investing.
Asked on - Oct 03, 2024 | Answered on Oct 03, 2024
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Thanks for ur answers which really blows out me rethink where and when can I get 20 crores
Ans: Believe in your ability. One day you may earn that money from your primary income apart from investments.

Hardwork and perseverance helps in the long run.

But avoid cryptos, FNO trading, lottery and such other activities akin to gambling.

All the best!!
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Your self-owned house and shop are valuable assets that can provide stability and potential appreciation over time.
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Hi I am P Das, 40 yrs old. my monthly in hand salary is 80k. Monthly expenses 40 k. My investment so far PPF 6 lac, NPS 15 lac FD 14 lac, monthly NPS contribution is 18 k with employees and employer both. I want to build a corpous of 3 cr in next 20 yrs. Please suggest
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Your current investments are:

PPF: Rs. 6 lakhs
NPS: Rs. 15 lakhs
FD: Rs. 14 lakhs
Your monthly NPS contribution is Rs. 18k, combining both your contribution and your employer’s.

Financial Goals
You aim to build a corpus of Rs. 3 crores in the next 20 years.

Assessment of Current Strategy
PPF
Your investment in PPF is good for long-term growth and tax benefits. It has a stable interest rate and risk-free returns.

NPS
Your NPS contributions are excellent for retirement planning. NPS offers tax benefits and market-linked returns, making it suitable for long-term growth.

Fixed Deposits
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Increase Equity Exposure
Equity investments have the potential for higher returns over the long term. Consider starting SIPs in equity mutual funds.

Diversify Investments
Diversifying your investments helps reduce risk. Apart from PPF and NPS, you can invest in mutual funds and bonds.

Adjust Fixed Deposits
FDs are low-return investments. Reallocate a portion of your FD corpus to mutual funds for better returns.

Consistent Review and Adjustment
Review your investments regularly. Make adjustments based on market conditions and your financial goals.

Mutual Funds
Equity Mutual Funds: Start SIPs in diversified equity mutual funds. These funds have higher growth potential.
Actively Managed Funds: Actively managed funds can outperform index funds due to professional management.
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Your NPS contributions are excellent. Continue this for a stable retirement corpus. Additionally, allocate funds to mutual funds for diversified growth.

Emergency Fund
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I am 41 years old. How to create a financial plan to accumulate a wealth of 20 crore in 20 years. My annual salary is 60 lakhs. My current home loan emi is 1.2L for 20 years and car emi is 35K for 7 years.
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Assess Your Current Financial Position
Annual salary: Rs 60 lakh
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Car loan EMI: Rs 35,000 per month
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