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Mahesh Question by Mahesh on Feb 15, 2022Hindi
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I need a monthly income of 1 lakh in 10 years and want to build sufficient corpus for this. My current corpus is 15 lakh. I am currently investing as per below:

Axis long term 5000

Axis blue chip 5000

Sbi small cap 5000

UTI NIfty index 5000

Mirae emerging bluechip 3000

Tata technology fund 5000

Pgim multicap 2000

Quant active fund 2000

Franklin india us opportunities 1000

Please advise if these funds are good or some changes required. Please also share names of other good funds where I can additionally invest. Also there is less exposure in international funds, gold funds and midcap. Please also advise on it.

Ans: Please continue; no need to add any more funds

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Hi am 35 years ,with income of 1.5lak per month..I have 15lak in shares , 7 lak in mutual fund as sip invested 3 to 4 thousand in each fund ( regular and index funds) ,7lak in gold bond , 16lak in gold, LIFE INSURANCE -pli of 20lak ( 6.7k /month) , ICICI PRUDENTIAL (1LAK/ YEAR), TATA AIA (4k/month), NPS 2lak( monthly 18k ),9lak in monthly income scheme which gets 5550 investing that into my daughter sukanya samruddhi yogana,FD of 5lak .....I need a corpus of 4 to 5 crore in next 10year ...I have monthly expenses of 20 to 30k please guide me
Ans: Assessing Your Financial Goals
Introduction
You have a strong income and diversified investments. Achieving a corpus of ?4-5 crore in 10 years is ambitious but feasible with strategic adjustments.

Current Investments
Shares: ?15 lakh
Mutual Funds (SIP): ?7 lakh
Gold Bonds: ?7 lakh
Physical Gold: ?16 lakh
Life Insurance (PLI): ?20 lakh (?6.7k/month)
ICICI Prudential: ?1 lakh/year
Tata AIA: ?4k/month
NPS: ?2 lakh (?18k/month)
Monthly Income Scheme: ?9 lakh (?5550/month reinvested in Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana)
Fixed Deposit: ?5 lakh
Monthly Expenses and Income
Monthly Income: ?1.5 lakh
Monthly Expenses: ?20-30k
Investment Strategy
Surrender Unnecessary Insurance Policies

Insurance policies like PLI, ICICI Prudential, and Tata AIA may not yield high returns. Consider surrendering these and redirecting the funds to higher-yield investments.

Enhance Mutual Fund Investments

Regular and index funds are a good start. Actively managed mutual funds can offer higher returns than index funds. Focus on diversifying across equity and debt funds.

Increase SIP Contributions

Increase your SIP investments gradually. Start with an additional 10-15% increase and review every 6 months.

Maximise NPS Contributions

NPS offers good returns and tax benefits. Continue the ?18k/month contribution and increase if possible.

Reinvesting Surrendered Insurance Funds
Mutual Funds

Redirect funds from surrendered insurance policies to mutual funds. Choose a mix of large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap funds.

Equity Investments

With ?15 lakh already in shares, consider blue-chip stocks for stability and growth. Diversify across different sectors.

Debt Investments

Maintain a portion of your portfolio in debt instruments for stability. Consider debt mutual funds or fixed deposits.

Monitoring and Rebalancing Portfolio
Regular Reviews

Review your portfolio quarterly. Ensure your investments align with your risk tolerance and goals.

Adjust Allocations

Adjust your allocations based on market conditions. Increase exposure to equities in a growing market and shift to debt in volatile times.

Planning for Corpus Growth
Targeted Growth Rate

Aim for a balanced portfolio with an average return of 10-12% annually. Equity investments should drive growth, while debt instruments provide stability.

Reinvestment of Returns

Reinvest all returns and dividends. Compounding will significantly boost your corpus over time.

Achieving Your Goal
Projected Corpus

With disciplined investing and strategic adjustments, reaching ?4-5 crore is achievable. Utilize the power of compounding and regular contributions.

Avoid Real Estate

Real estate may not provide liquidity and returns comparable to equities and mutual funds. Focus on market-linked instruments.

Final Recommendations
Consult a CFP

Regular consultations with a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) will help fine-tune your strategy and keep you on track.

Stay Disciplined

Maintain your investment discipline. Avoid impulsive decisions based on market fluctuations.

Conclusion
Your financial foundation is strong, and with strategic adjustments, your goal of ?4-5 crore in 10 years is achievable. Focus on high-yield investments, regular reviews, and disciplined investing.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,

Chief Financial Planner,

www.holisticinvestment.in

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