I am a senior citizen. My income from all sources is below 7 lakhs including STCG form sale of equity. What will my tax outgo be in the revised new tax regime ? Will I have to pay tax on STCG at 15% (like LTCG at 10% above 1 lakh )? Will section 87A be applicable in this case? Please guide

Ans: 01. Pension benefits are more when you have a Regular Service, without any break. If they have considered this health leave, the service should continue. You need to sort out this issue with the management for your long term benefits.
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Ans: Dear Anonymous,
Clearly none of them seem to be happy with you and seem to want to get you away from them.
What exactly are you holding onto? Evaluate what you are getting by staying in the marriage and what you can do to manage life without the marriage if you of course make that choice.
I would also suggest one last attempt at putting things together. Will your husband be willing to talk to a third person like a therapist or even a family member? Try to set things right and even after this, they seem to make your life miserable, you really need to create options for yourself.

All the best!
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Ans: Hello Baqir.
It seems that you are very confused. As you said, you have already appeared for NEET i.e. this is your drop year. Yet you are not confident about NEET 2025. If you have taken NEET previously, then how again you are appearing for the board exam is also not clear. If you have already given NEET and are preparing for NEET again, then why you are thinking about JEE without any reason is also unclear. You have created a lot of problems in your mind without any reason. This is because you are not focussing on the syllabus and studies but rather thinking in an irrelevant direction. The question arises, why not you are appearing with mathematics on the CBSE board? It is suggested that you appear to NEET 2025 with full preparation. If you score less also, then there are many courses in the medical field in which you can get admission. Leave all worries, thoughts, and no mark sheets, JEE issues and focus only on NEET 2025. It is also suggested that you please meet face to face a counselor to understand you more and guide you properly.
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Ans: Dear Anonymous,
There's enough and more reading material on this topic on the Internet. You may read those to actually educate yourself.
So, if you are still unsure who narcissists are, how are you sure that your friend was a narcissist?
Also, what makes you hold on to something that happened 20 years back. We are surrounded by all kinds of people; when you know somewhere you are being taken for granted, your personality has begun to change to suit the other person, you seem to go overboard to please them, watch out...you could very well be under their control.
Having said that, be kind to yourself and what happened is done...just start to become more aware when you are around people.

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Ans: Hello;

Your case is unique.

I am sure you may have other colleagues who are facing similar concern.

Therefore I recommend that you seek advice from a lawyer specializing in labour/EPF laws and take steps to recover your funds through legal means.

Best wishes;

Ans: Hello;

You may check the stock overlap in the two funds, if it is more then 20% then you may shift the corpus in a staggered way to avoid CG tax.

If the stock overlap is less than 20% then you may retain it because it gives you a relatively distinct and diversified stock holding.

You may be required to do this exercise each year but it will hardly take much time so it's okay.

Happy Investing;

Ans: Hello;

You may invest the investible surplus of your salary into PPF, NPS (100% G option), NSCs, KVPs as safe and secure investments.

Although they don't have a default risk being GOI schemes, they have interest rate risk, low return risk.

Seek advice from an investment advisor or a certified financial planner if you need help.

Happy Investing;
X: @mars_invest

Ans: Hello;

What is the time horizon for which you want to invest?

For 3-5 year duration she may begin her sip in a good balanced advantage fund. You may select any fund from the top quartile in this category for your time horizon.

Happy Investing;
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Ans: Your portfolio showcases disciplined investments:

Rs. 1 crore in mutual funds.

Rs. 1 crore in PMS.

Rs. 20 lakh in PPF.

Rs. 60 lakh in fixed deposits.

A real estate asset worth Rs. 2 crore to be sold in 6 years.

A home loan liability of Rs. 65 lakh.

You aim for Rs. 2 lakh monthly expenses post-retirement at 50.

This diversified portfolio indicates a strong foundation. Let us optimise it for sustained income and financial stability.

Key Priorities
Generating a stable income post-retirement.

Protecting against inflation and rising costs.

Ensuring liquidity and tax efficiency.

Preparing for contingencies, such as medical expenses.

Strategy for Future Expenses
Step 1: Use Real Estate Sale Proceeds Strategically
Selling the property in six years will generate Rs. 2 crore.

Pay off the home loan of Rs. 65 lakh to become debt-free.

Invest the remaining Rs. 1.35 crore in instruments providing monthly cash flow.

Consider options like SWPs from mutual funds and balanced allocation.

Step 2: Strengthen Mutual Fund Investments
Diversify across large-cap, mid-cap, and balanced advantage categories.

Continue holding actively managed funds for long-term growth.

Use a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) for advice on optimising fund selection.

Prioritise regular funds through an MFD with CFP credentials over direct plans.

Step 3: Redeploy PMS Investments
Evaluate the performance of your PMS portfolio.

PMS often has high fees and limited flexibility.

Move funds to mutual funds for better cost efficiency and liquidity.

Allocate to equity mutual funds for higher long-term growth potential.

Step 4: Optimise PPF and Fixed Deposit Holdings
Continue PPF contributions for tax-free, stable returns.

PPF is a low-risk asset and complements equity investments.

Fixed deposits should be reduced to avoid overexposure to low-yield instruments.

Reinvest part of the FD corpus into debt mutual funds for better returns and tax efficiency.

Step 5: Create an Emergency Fund
Set aside Rs. 10-12 lakh as an emergency fund.

Use a mix of liquid funds and high-interest savings accounts for this purpose.

This fund should cover unexpected expenses like medical emergencies or sudden repairs.

Step 6: Plan for Retirement Income
Invest in a systematic withdrawal plan (SWP) for steady income.

Use Rs. 2 crore from mutual funds and PMS, allocating for growth and stability.

Ensure a mix of equity and debt for inflation-adjusted returns.

Focus on capital preservation while generating income.

Addressing Inflation
Inflation will erode Rs. 2 lakh’s purchasing power over time.

Invest in equity and balanced funds for long-term growth.

Review investments every year to rebalance based on inflation trends.

Tax Efficiency
Mutual fund capital gains attract taxes as per the new rules.

Equity mutual funds: LTCG above Rs. 1.25 lakh taxed at 12.5%.

Debt mutual funds taxed as per your income tax slab.

PPF is tax-free and should remain untouched till maturity.

Strategise withdrawals to minimise tax liability.

Healthcare and Insurance Planning
Assess your existing health insurance.

Upgrade your coverage if needed, keeping future medical inflation in mind.

Build a dedicated healthcare corpus.

Consider critical illness coverage for additional protection.

Retirement Lifestyle Adjustments
Maintain a lifestyle matching your retirement income.

Control discretionary spending to extend the portfolio's longevity.

Track expenses and ensure spending stays within the planned budget.

Final Insights
Your existing portfolio reflects strong savings discipline.

Focus on reallocating low-return assets to higher-yield investments.

Plan withdrawals and investments for tax efficiency and inflation protection.

Regular reviews with a Certified Financial Planner will ensure alignment with goals.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,

Chief Financial Planner,

www.holisticinvestment.in
https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticInvestment