The quest to convert INR 20 lakhs into a consistent INR 50,000 monthly income is like trying to fetch water with a pot from the sacred Ganges; it requires precision, patience, and sometimes, divine intervention.
Considering the Numbers: A monthly income of INR 50,000 amounts to INR 6 lakhs annually. To earn this from a INR 20 lakh investment, you’d be targeting a return of 30%. This is ambitious, especially if you’re eyeing a consistent and risk-averse income.
Traditional Fixed Income Routes:
- Fixed Deposits: The good old Fixed Deposits provide safety but currently yield about 5-7% p.a. in India. Thus, a INR 20 lakh FD would roughly give around INR 1-1.4 lakhs p.a. or up to INR 11,500 per month.
- Monthly Income Schemes: Post offices and some financial institutions offer schemes promising monthly incomes. Returns hover around 6-7%.
Debt Mutual Funds: These funds invest in government securities, corporate bonds, and other debt instruments. They’re relatively safer and can offer 6-8% returns. Liquid funds, for short-term needs, or dynamic bond funds, for slightly longer horizons, can be considered.
Roots and Wings Approach: While Roots ensure stability (debt instruments or fixed deposits), Wings (equities or growth assets) aim for growth. A balance between the two might help in achieving your goal, but with added risk.
Balancing Risk with Return: With higher returns comes higher risk. A monthly income of INR 50,000 from INR 20 lakhs, without eroding the principal, is challenging. One could look at hybrid instruments or a mix of equity and debt to inch closer to this target.
Seek the Right Counsel: “The stock market is a device for transferring money from the impatient to the patient,” said Warren Buffet. If charting these waters feels challenging, consider expert investment advisory. At Jama Wealth, our portfolio management services (PMS) are designed to navigate such complexities.
To sum up, while INR 50,000 monthly from INR 20 lakhs is ambitious, diversifying investments, re-evaluating risk appetite, and continuous monitoring can edge you closer to the target. It’s essential to be aware, however, that you may have to either compromise on the desired monthly income or be open to taking more risk to achieve it.
