How to Invest 1 Crore for Monthly Income

Here are some options wherein if an investor has decent investment money in hand, say Rs. 1 crore, they can invest in the following options that offer fixed monthly income and help in attaining a decent lifestyle even after retirement.

Investment Options

Here are some investment options that show how to invest 1 Crore for a monthly income that will help you safeguard your financial future even after retirement or at the hour of need.

1. Retirement Plans

   Retirement plans work as an insurance cum investment plan offering the insured a regular monthly income source when there is no fixed income for them in the making. In general, this is how a retirement plan works:

   • The insured purchases a retirement plan as per their future requirements.

   • Regular premiums need to be paid throughout the defined tenure of the retirement plan.

   • Premiums paid by the insured affect the payouts they are liable to receive in the form of the annuity after the completion of the tenure.

   • Regular monthly income is thus received by the insured offering great financial help after retirement.

   • During the demise of the insured during the policy period, the beneficiary of the insured is entitled to receive the sum assured.

2. ULIPs

   ULIPs or Unit-Linked Investment Plans come with a dual benefit of investment plus insurance that makes it different from normal investment plans available in the market and therefore quite popular amongst the investors willing to invest for the long term. ULIPs offer both life coverage and the creation of wealth with regular premium options.

   • To select the right ULIP plan, an investor should:

   • Prioritize personal investment goal

   • The objective of ULIP purchase should be clear

   • Compare different ULIP plans before investing

   • Risk profile to be evaluated along with financial stability

3. Fixed Deposits

   Fixed deposits are considered to be one of the most reliable and safe investment options for an investor who does not wish to take many risk in life when it comes to investments. Fixed deposits are:

   • Available with mostly all banks and other financial institutions

   • The interest rate of an FD varies from one institution to another

   • It involves minimum risk and decent guaranteed returns

   Some of the basic details related to Fixed Deposits are as follows:

   Features	Details
   Interest Rates	1.85% to 6.95% per annum (varies from bank to bank)
   Minimum Amount Deposited	Rs.1,000 (varies from bank to bank completely)
   Investment Tenure	7 days to 10 years
   Interest Compound Frequency	Annually, Quarterly, or Monthly (varies from one bank to another)
   Partial Withdrawals	Available with the penalty (depends on the bank)
   Premature Closure	Available with the penalty (depends on the bank)

4. Public Provident Fund

   PPF or Public Provident Funds are an ideal investment option for investors not willing to take any risk when it comes to investments. An all-time favorite of low-risk taking investors, PPF is a completely government backed scheme that offers satisfactory returns on investments after a defined tenure. some of the highlighted features of PPF (Public Provident Fund) are:

   • PPF account is available in almost all banks and financial institutions

   • Completely backed by the Government of India, PPF is an investment plus savings plan

   • It is a risk-free investment option for every individual

   • The current rate of interest for the financial year 2022-2023 is 7.1% annually

   • Generally, there is a 15-year lock-in period which can be extended further to 5 years after the completion of the tenure

   • Rs. 500 is the minimum deposit that can be made annually to keep the account active

   • Rs. 1,50,000 is the maximum deposit that can be made annually in the PPF account

   • Tax benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 are available after investing in a PPF account

   • It offers fixed returns after the completion of the tenure and involves low to no risk

5. Mutual Funds Through Systematic Investment Plans

   Investment in Mutual funds can be done either through the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) method or in the lump sum method. SIPs help in wealth creation is investments are made wisely for a long period, say about 20 years or so. SIP investment has emerged over the years and more and more moderate to high risk-taking investors are inclined towards this investment option for many beneficial reasons:

   • A Systematic Investment Plan is a saving cum investment plan.

   • SIP investment develops savings habits amongst the investors bringing financial discipline in their lives.

   • SIPs most work on the weekly, monthly, or quarterly amount deposit model as per the convenience of the investor.

   • Some SIPs have as low as Rs. 500 as the minimum monthly deposit amount.

   • It helps in growing the corpus to a significant amount as well as managing any kind of financial burden during a crisis situation.

   • SIP has the potential of upgrading the financial value of an investor.

Wrapping It Up!

It is important for investor to understand their personal finances and the investment market thoroughly before putting in their hard-earned money anywhere. There are many investment options ranging from low to high risks involved available in the market and even if an investor has a high sum to invest, it is highly advisable to carry out deep research before taking any leap.