Money scenarios: worked examples with real numbers

Each scenario takes one specific question, such as how long ₹1 crore lasts at ₹60,000 a month, runs the numbers year by year and explains what they say. 163 examples are listed in 5 families.

Every page is computed with the same engines as our calculators and links to the calculator with the scenario's values already filled in, so you can change any assumption. Results are estimates under stated assumptions, not advice; see the methodology for how they are worked out.

How long will your corpus last with a monthly SWP?

How many years ₹25 lakh to ₹5 crore lasts at different monthly withdrawals, with inflation built in.

See all 65 examples: how long will it last

How much corpus do you need to retire at 40, 45, 50 or 55?

The corpus and monthly SIP to retire at 40, 45, 50 or 55 on ₹20,000 to ₹2 lakh a month.

See all 24 examples: corpus to retire at an age

How much SIP do you need to reach a goal?

The monthly SIP needed for goals from ₹10 lakh to ₹5 crore over 3 to 30 years.

See all 30 examples: SIP needed for a goal

How much does prepaying a home loan save?

Interest saved and months cut by prepaying ₹1 lakh to ₹25 lakh on ₹30 lakh to ₹1.5 crore home loans.

See all 20 examples: home loan prepayment savings

PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi, NSC and FD maturity amounts

What common PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi, NSC and bank FD amounts grow to at current rates.

See all 24 examples: PPF, SSY, NSC and FD maturity