Hello Sir,I am 47,wife,42,working,son 13 yrs. I have two house with loan emi 70K .have elderly parents. Have term plan of 50 lac each for both of us other than traditional insurance of roughly 20 lac.Both of us put together earning 3 lacs net in a month.we have 50 lacs in FD, PF and PPF put together 50 lacs , shares in PMS portfolio for 1.50 Cr. Equity MF portfolio of roughly 2.50 Cr . I plan to retire by 50 to take care of our sons studies while my wife will continue to work as she has favorable conditions at job than me .Would like to get a monthly pension of 2 lac at current inflation.How to plan.thanks

Ans: Retirement planning requires a detailed understanding of your financial situation and goals. Given your current financial details, let's create a strategy to ensure you achieve a monthly pension of Rs. 2 lakh adjusted for inflation.

Understanding Your Current Financial Situation
Income and Expenses

Combined Monthly Income: Rs. 3 lakh
EMI for House Loans: Rs. 70,000
Net Monthly Income After EMI: Rs. 2.3 lakh
Assets and Investments

Fixed Deposits (FD): Rs. 50 lakh
Provident Fund (PF) and Public Provident Fund (PPF): Rs. 50 lakh
Shares in Portfolio Management Services (PMS): Rs. 1.5 crore
Equity Mutual Fund (MF) Portfolio: Rs. 2.5 crore
Insurance Coverage

Term Plan: Rs. 50 lakh each for you and your wife
Traditional Insurance Policies: Total coverage of Rs. 20 lakh
Family Details

Wife's Age: 42, currently working with favorable job conditions
Son's Age: 13, will need funds for higher education
Elderly Parents: Potential healthcare expenses
Setting Your Retirement Goals
Target Monthly Pension

You desire a monthly pension of Rs. 2 lakh to maintain your lifestyle. To account for inflation, we need to adjust this amount for the future.

Estimating Required Corpus
Inflation Adjustment

Assuming an average inflation rate of 6% per annum, we calculate the future value of your monthly pension requirement.

Future Value Calculation:

Present Value (PV): Rs. 2 lakh
Rate of Inflation (r): 6% or 0.06
Number of Years (n): 3 years (from age 47 to 50)
Future Value (FV) = Rs. 2,00,000 × (1 + 0.06)^3
Future Value ≈ Rs. 2,00,000 × 1.191
Future Value ≈ Rs. 2,38,200

So, your monthly pension requirement at retirement will be approximately Rs. 2,38,200.

Corpus Required to Sustain Pension
Using the 4% withdrawal rule to determine the corpus required:

Annual Pension = Rs. 2,38,200 × 12
Annual Pension = Rs. 28,58,400

Required Corpus = Rs. 28,58,400 / 0.04
Required Corpus ≈ Rs. 7.15 crore

Current Assets and Additional Savings
Current Assets

Total Current Investments:
FD + PF + PPF + PMS + MF
Rs. 50 lakh + Rs. 50 lakh + Rs. 1.5 crore + Rs. 2.5 crore
= Rs. 5 crore
Future Savings Until Retirement

Assuming you save Rs. 1 lakh per month after other expenses, your total savings will be:

Monthly Savings × Number of Months
Rs. 1,00,000 × 36
= Rs. 36 lakh

Total Corpus by Retirement

Adding current assets and future savings:
Rs. 5 crore + Rs. 36 lakh
= Rs. 5.36 crore

Analyzing the Gap
Required Corpus: Rs. 7.15 crore

Projected Corpus by Retirement: Rs. 5.36 crore

Gap: Rs. 7.15 crore - Rs. 5.36 crore = Rs. 1.79 crore

Strategies to Bridge the Gap
Optimizing Investments

Reallocate Assets: Shift a portion of your FD and low-yield investments to higher growth options like equity mutual funds and PMS to potentially increase returns.

Maximize Equity Exposure: Given your three-year horizon, carefully increase exposure to equity to benefit from higher returns, but ensure to rebalance to reduce risk as you approach retirement.

Detailed Investment Strategies
Equity Mutual Funds

Investing in equity mutual funds offers significant growth potential. Focus on large-cap and diversified equity funds to manage risk while aiming for higher returns.

Hybrid Mutual Funds

Hybrid funds provide a balanced approach by combining equity and debt. They offer growth with reduced volatility, making them a stable addition to your portfolio.

Debt Mutual Funds

Debt funds are less volatile and provide stable returns. Include a mix of short-term and medium-term debt funds to preserve capital and generate regular income.

National Pension System (NPS)

Continue contributing to NPS, which offers tax benefits and market-linked returns. At retirement, use a portion for annuities and withdraw the rest to support your income needs.

Rebalancing Fixed Deposits
Consider moving a portion of your fixed deposits to mutual funds or other growth-oriented investments. FDs offer safety but lower returns compared to mutual funds.

Medical Insurance Coverage
Your medical insurance coverage of Rs. 1.5 crore is sufficient. Ensure it continues post-retirement and consider adding top-up plans if needed.

Regular Review and Rebalancing
Regularly review your investment portfolio and rebalance it to maintain the desired asset allocation. Adjust based on market conditions and your financial goals.

Risk Management
Emergency Fund

Maintain an emergency fund equivalent to 6-12 months of expenses to ensure liquidity for unforeseen expenses.

Diversification

Diversify your investments across asset classes to reduce risk and avoid putting all your money in one type of investment.

Monitoring Expenses
Track Expenses

Keep track of your expenses and adjust your budget if needed to ensure you stay within your retirement income.

Manage Lifestyle Inflation

Be cautious of lifestyle inflation. As your income grows, avoid unnecessary expenses that can erode your savings.

Tax Planning
Tax-Efficient Withdrawals

Plan your withdrawals to minimize tax liability by using systematic withdrawal plans (SWP) from mutual funds for regular income.

Utilize Tax Benefits

Take advantage of tax-saving investments under Section 80C, 80D, and other applicable sections to reduce your taxable income.

Conclusion
Retirement planning requires careful analysis and strategy. With your current savings and planned investments, you’re on the right track. By optimizing your investments, increasing savings, and managing expenses, you can build a sufficient retirement corpus.

Ensure regular review and rebalancing of your portfolio. Work with a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) to tailor your strategy and achieve your retirement goals.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,

Chief Financial Planner,

www.holisticinvestment.in