Hello. I am 41 years old and I am planning to open my own small business of food outlet as I was in same industry in next 1 month after planning of 1.5 years. Currently I have below savings. 4,00,000/- in NPS adding 5,000 each month. 6,00,000/- in PPF adding 5,000 each month. I have below SIP. Franklin India tax shield growth. Investment is 10,70,000/- and gain is 51,21700/- 5000 SIP. HDFC Defense fund regular growth. Investment is 33,000/- and gain is 15,538/- 3000 SIP. HDFC Flexi Cap Fund Direct growth. Investment is 5,48,000/- and gain is 11,70,600/- 4000 SIP. And also invested in below mutual funds as lumpsum. Aditya Birla sunlife Equity Hybrid fund growth. AXIS small cap fund regular growth. HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund direct growth HDFC Midcap opportunities fund regular growth HDFC NIFTY200 momentum index fund growth HDFC small cap fund direct growth HDFC top 100 fund direct growth ICICI Prudential Bluechip Fund Growth Motilal Oswal large and mid cap fund growth Motilal Oswal small cap fund regular growth Nippon India multi cap fund retail plan growth Nippon India small cap fund growth Quant small cap fund regular growth SBI contra fund growth UTI MNC fund growth. Total Investment is 21,50,000/- and gain is 16,70,000/- which was reinvested as tax-harvesting in same mutual funds. Since my age of 25 I have started investing 10,000/- in NSC. And after maturing after 5 years add 15,000/- and make it round figure value in and then some same thing in my years of 35 to 40 years. Invested 25,000/- and made round five and invested in NSC. I get maturity of NSC on 1st of every month now. I have 25,00,000 as emergency fund kept in FDs in bank. And I have also invested if Rs. 12,00,000 in shares from which gain is of 6,00,000/- Investmentv in physical gold is 3,50,000/- from which gain is 35,00,000/- Investment in physical silver is 75,000/- from which gain is 3,50,000/- ULIP investment is 1,50,000/- and gain is 2,70,000/- My monthly income is the income which I receive from FDs and NSC maturation which I reinvest now. My expenses exceeds no more than 65,000/- which includes SIP investment and PPF and NPS investments. I have my own home which costs 95,00,000/- and 18 years of EMIs are pending which my wife is paying pending amount as we divide everything in home. I have 7 years old son who is studying in school I want suggestion that can I retire now or should I start getting along with small business. As if I stay back home it will be very hard for me coz previously I used to work for more than 12 to 14 hours daily. Also do let me know if I need to change anything in my investment.
Ans: Retirement Planning and Business Venture Analysis
Your comprehensive financial portfolio reflects diligent savings and diverse investments. Let's evaluate whether you can retire comfortably or should proceed with your small business venture, considering your financial situation and goals.
Retirement Readiness Assessment
Retirement Corpus:
NPS: ?4,00,000 + ?5,000 monthly
PPF: ?6,00,000 + ?5,000 monthly
SIPs and Mutual Funds: Diversified portfolio with substantial gains
NSC: Consistent investments
Emergency Fund: ?25,00,000 in FDs
Real Estate and Other Investments: Including shares, gold, silver, and ULIPs
Expenses and Liabilities:
Monthly Expenses: Within ?65,000, including investments
Home Loan: Being managed jointly with your wife
Business Venture Consideration
Pros:
Fulfillment of entrepreneurial aspirations
Potential for additional income and growth
Utilization of skills and experience in the food industry
Cons:
Risk of business failure or financial loss
Time and effort required may impact work-life balance
Uncertainty in initial business profitability
Retirement Decision and Investment Review
Retirement:
With your substantial investments and diversified portfolio, early retirement is feasible.
Regular review and rebalancing of investments may be necessary to ensure sustained income growth and stability.
Business Venture:
Proceeding with your small business can offer new opportunities for income and personal fulfillment.
Assess the financial viability and risks involved in the venture carefully before making a decision.
Investment Review:
Consider consolidating or reallocating investments based on your retirement goals and risk tolerance.
Seek professional advice to optimize your portfolio for retirement income generation and business investment.
Conclusion
Your financial prudence and diversified investments provide a strong foundation for retirement. Whether you choose to retire or pursue your small business venture, careful planning and periodic review of your investments are crucial for long-term financial security. Consider your personal aspirations, risk appetite, and financial goals before making a decision.
Best Regards,
K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,
Chief Financial Planner,
www.holisticinvestment.in
