Pension Corpus Calculator
Determine the exact retirement corpus you need to maintain your lifestyle, accounting for inflation and life expectancy.
Your Details
Pension Corpus Required
₹6,94,68,933
To sustain your lifestyle from age 60 to 85.
Monthly SIP Required
₹19,877
Invested until age 60
Monthly Expense at Retirement
₹2,87,175
Due to 6% inflation
Corpus Growth & Depletion
Mastering Your Retirement Planning
Planning for retirement is about ensuring you have enough wealth to sustain your lifestyle when your regular income stops. The Pension Corpus is the total amount of money you need on the day you retire.
The Silent Thief: Inflation
Inflation erodes the purchasing power of your money. If your monthly expenses are ₹50,000 today, at a 6% inflation rate, you will need over ₹2.8 Lakhs per month to maintain the exact same lifestyle 30 years from now.
Real Rate of Return
Post-retirement, your money needs to grow faster than inflation. The difference between your investment return and inflation is your Real Rate of Return. A positive real return ensures your corpus lasts longer.
The Power of Early Investing
The earlier you start your SIP, the smaller the monthly investment required. This is due to the power of compounding. Delaying your retirement planning by even 5 years can nearly double the monthly SIP amount needed to reach the same corpus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Pension Corpus?
A pension corpus is the total amount of money you need to have accumulated by the time you retire. This lump sum is used to generate a regular income (pension) to cover your living expenses throughout your retirement years.
Why is inflation important in retirement planning?
Inflation reduces the purchasing power of money over time. An expense of ₹50,000 today might cost over ₹2.8 Lakhs after 30 years at a 6% inflation rate. If you don't account for inflation, your corpus will run out much faster than expected.
What is the Real Rate of Return?
The Real Rate of Return is the actual return on your investments after accounting for inflation. For example, if your post-retirement investments earn 8% but inflation is 6%, your real rate of return is roughly 1.88%. This is the actual rate at which your wealth grows in purchasing power.
How is the Monthly SIP calculated?
The Monthly SIP is calculated using the Future Value of an Annuity formula. It determines how much you need to invest every month, assuming a constant pre-retirement return rate, to reach your target pension corpus by your retirement age.
What is a Safe Withdrawal Rate?
The Safe Withdrawal Rate (SWR) is the percentage of your corpus you can withdraw annually without running out of money before you die. A common rule of thumb is the 4% rule, but in India, due to higher inflation, a 3% to 4% withdrawal rate is often considered safer depending on your post-retirement returns.