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Formula

Real value = Nominal corpus ÷ (1 + inflation rate ÷ 100)ⁿ
  • Nominal corpus (₹) — Projected investment value
  • Inflation rate (% p.a.) — India long-run average ≈ 6%
  • n (years) — Years until you need the money

Example: ₹1 Cr corpus in 20 years at 6% inflation → real value today ≈ ₹31 L

Interpreting Your Result

6% inflation, 20 years
₹1 buys ₹0.31 in real terms
Inflation halves purchasing power roughly every 12 years at 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does corpus lose value?

Inflation erodes purchasing power. ₹1 Cr today and ₹1 Cr in 20 years are very different amounts in real terms.

What inflation rate should I use?

India's historical average is 5–7%. Use 6% as a conservative long-term planning assumption.

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