Author: truvedafinance

I’m saving ₹5 crores for retirement!

Great. But here’s the uncomfortable truth…

TODAY: ₹5 crores can buy you:
• An apartment in suburban Mumbai
• A luxury car
• A couple of decades of a decent lifestyle

IN 40 YEARS: That same ₹5 crores will buy you:
• What ₹33.5 lakhs gets you today
• Maybe a basic car
• A few years of living expenses

At just 7% inflation (India’s historical average)

You’re not just saving money; you’re racing against inflation.

To maintain the same lifestyle, you may actually need ₹75 crores, not ₹5 crores.

This is why the wealthy don’t just save.
They plan, invest, and adapt.

Most people realise this too late.
But you don’t have to figure it out alone.

I help individuals understand various investment options that may be suitable for long-term goals.

✅ Understanding different investment products
✅ Exploring options suitable for your risk profile

→ DM “WEALTH” to talk about it!

Let’s build a future that keeps up with your dreams.

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Only 3% of Indians invest in mutual funds.
Here’s why

Because for most people, it still feels too complicated, too risky & overwhelming. And I’ve seen this happen way too often – Smart, hardworking people want to invest…but they hesitate!!

They wait and their money stays stuck. The truth is – anything feels risky when you don’t have clarity. So let’s simplify this –

Here’s the exact advice I’d give my own friend.

Step 1: Ask yourself – What’s this money for?

→ Vacation in 6 months? Go safe.
→ A house in 10 years? Go long-term.
→ Retirement in 20? Let compounding work for you.

The clearer the goal, the better the fund choice.

Step 2: Know the basic fund types.

→ Large-cap funds = stable, lower risk
→ Mid-cap = balanced growth and risk
→ Small-cap = high potential, high volatility

Match your fund with your goal – not your cousin or that influencer online.

Step 3: Don’t DIY everything.

Yes, you can invest.
But most people don’t need “more control.”
They need more clarity.

As a wealth manager, my role is to help you:

→ Set the right goals
→ Pick the right funds
→ Track them
→ Adjust when needed

And most importantly, → help you stay consistent.

Because ₹1,00,000/month beats waiting 6 months to “figure it all out.”
You’ll learn as you go. Most good investors do.

We don’t need more noise around investing. We need more people saying:

“You’re not late. You’re not behind. You just need the right guide.”

If this post helped clear your confusion –
Save it. Share it. Start somewhere.

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A ₹60L car with ₹10L down payment and ₹85K/month EMI for 5 years

– this isn’t freedom.

It’s a liability, showcased as a lifestyle.

🔴 78% of high-income earners in India have less than ₹10L in liquid savings.
But you wouldn’t guess that from the cars they drive.

Owning a luxury car doesn’t mean you’re free.
It often just means you have a longer EMI cycle.

And yet, so many people chase these symbols, thinking it’ll make them feel free.

→ First-class seats
→ Branded clothes
→ 5-star staycations
→ The “Bali in August” lifestyle

Here’s what no one tells you:
Real freedom isn’t about spending without limits. It’s about having options.

→ The option to say no to a toxic job
→ The option to take 6 months off without panic
→ The option to work because you want to, not because you have to

You don’t get that kind of freedom from luxury.
You get it from clarity + planning + consistent investing.

If you’re earning ₹25L+ a year and still living paycheck to paycheck, you don’t need a lifestyle upgrade.

You need a wealth strategy.
Because the car loses value every year.
But smart investments? They compound.

→ Luxury feels good now.
→ Freedom feels good forever.

Let’s start there.

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Age: 31
Salary: ₹12 LPA
Saved: ₹14L in 9 years (₹1.5L/year avg)
Status: CONFUSED about what’s next??

I hear this a lot in the corporate seminars I take!

People who’ve worked hard to save money, but have no roadmap on what to do next.

But here’s where most people mess up

They either:
❌ Keep money in savings (inflation is eating it)
❌ Jump into random investments (hello, losses!)
❌ Follow “get rich quick” schemes

Now here’s step-by-step real wealth building:

Step 1: Fix your contingencies
(Before you even think about investing)

These are non-negotiables, your financial safety net.

🛡️ Term Insurance

→  Get ₹1.2-1.8 Cr cover (10-15x your income)
→ Why? So your family doesn’t become poor if something happens to you
→ Cost: ~₹15-20K/year (that’s just ₹1,500/month!)

🏥 Health Insurance

→  ₹5L base + ₹25L top-up = TOTAL ₹30L cover
→  One cancer treatment = ₹15-20L (don’t let medical bills destroy your savings)
→  Cost: ~₹25-30K/year

💰 Emergency Fund

→ 6 months expenses = ₹5.1L (₹85K × 6)
→ Keep in a liquid funds/savings account
→ This is your “job loss” protection

Step 2: MAKE YOUR MONEY WORK
Only after the base is sorted, start SIPs of your ₹15K/month surplus in:

Monthly Surplus: ₹15K

SIP Strategy:
→  40% Large Cap (₹6K) – Stability
→  35% Mid Cap (₹5K) – Growth
→  25% Small Cap (₹4K) – High Growth

⚠️ WARNING: Don’t pick funds from YouTube!

Get proper advice, or you’ll end up like those “I lost money in mutual funds” people.

THE TIMELINE –

Years 1-2: Build your safety net
Years 3-5: SIPs will feel slow (NORMAL!)
Years 7-10: Compounding magic starts
Years 15-20: You’ll be in the top 1% wealth category

Stop thinking: When will I get rich?
Start thinking: Am I financially secure?

Rich = Fancy lifestyle
Wealthy = Financial freedom

Choose wealth. Every. Single. Time!!

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June 2005 – Kotak Bank
June 2007 – HDFC Bank
June 2010 – ICICI Securities

June is my favourite month.

Yes. It’s my birthday month. 🙂 And it’s always been the month of special beginnings.

But June 2025 is bigger & better than any of the above.

Let’s start from the start –

➥ I walked through the doors of Kotak Bank as a Management Trainee, the first batch of MTs – full of nervous energy, excitement, and dreams that felt bigger than the boardrooms we were stepping into.
What started as my first job quickly became a masterclass in finance.

➥ From Kotak’s early growth days…

To stepping into HDFC Private Banking, where I was mentored by some of the finest minds, including the pioneers who defined private banking in India.

 

That part of my journey was nothing short of gold-standard.

And then came the longest and most emotional chapter – 14 years at ICICI Securities Private Wealth.

More than a workplace, a second home.

From building portfolios to building lifelong friendships.

From DINKs (double income, no kids) to DISKs (double income, smart kids😄), we grew together – in roles, in life, in heart.

The girl gang trips haha they turned into “mommy retreats” – part market talk, part daycare debate. We didn’t just manage wealth, we lived life.

➥ Fast Forward to June 2025 – exactly 20 years later after I started my career, I am ready to start a new chapter.

One that feels both anxious and exciting.

➥ Introducing TruVeda Finance.

A founder-led wealth management platform – built not just on numbers, but on trust (Tru) and wisdom (Veda).

After working with hundreds of families and professionals, I realised that families don’t want complicated charts or jargon.

They want honest conversations. Real clarity.

➥ This is the foundation of TruVeda.

So here I am – Filled with gratitude, I finally took that leap.
Let’s make wealth feel lighter, clearer, and truly personal.

If you’ve been meaning to “figure out your finances someday”, – maybe that day is today.

Would love to connect!

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