Retirement Planning: How Much Do You Really Need?
How to estimate your retirement corpus step by step, the 4% rule, how inflation and asset allocation affect the plan, and how SWP, EPF, PPF and NPS fit together.
Verified formula Updated Jun 2026 Private — runs on your device
Final value
₹7,55,077
| Year | Balance |
|---|---|
| 1 | ₹9,58,500 |
| 2 | ₹9,13,556 |
| 3 | ₹8,64,881 |
| 4 | ₹8,12,167 |
| 5 | ₹7,55,077 |
| balance | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 958500.25 |
| 2 | 913556.03 |
| 3 | 864881.47 |
| 4 | 812166.95 |
| 5 | 755077.15 |
For general information only — not financial, tax, legal or medical advice. Verify before you rely on it.
The SWP Calculator works out your final value, along with 2 related figures in an instant. Enter total investment, monthly withdrawal and expected return (p.a.) and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.
For example, with total investment of ₹1,000,000, monthly withdrawal of ₹10,000, expected return (p.a.) of 8% and time period of 5 years, the final value is ₹7,55,077.
| Total investment | ₹1,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Monthly withdrawal | ₹10,000 |
| Expected return (p.a.) | 8% |
| Time period | 5 years |
| Final value | ₹7,55,077 |
|---|---|
| Total withdrawn | ₹6,00,000 |
| Amount invested | ₹10,00,000 |
Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.
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