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Medical Inflation in India Rising Faster Than Overall Inflation
Rising healthcare costs in India are outpacing overall inflation and reshaping household budgets. Medical inflation in India now drives insurance premiums higher, strains retirement planning, and forces families to rethink how they allocate resources toward long-term financial security.

Bhanu Kiran
2 days ago4 min read


Salary Structuring for Tax Efficiency Requires Planning Beyond Higher CTC
How pay is arranged across salary components often decides the gap between gross and actual take-home. Salary Structuring for Tax Efficiency shows why the mix of basics, benefits, and savings vehicles has long-term effects beyond immediate tax relief.

Bhanu Kiran
5 days ago4 min read


Why Sequence of Returns Shapes Retirement Outcomes
Sequence of returns risk in retirement is less about how much return you earn and more about when those returns arrive. This piece examines why timing around the retirement transition can alter portfolio outcomes even when long-term averages look identical.

Bhanu Kiran
Sep 124 min read


Annuities vs Systematic Withdrawals: A Comparison of Flexibility and Security
Annuities vs systematic withdrawals shape retirement income in fundamentally different ways. This blog outlines how each approach allocates risk, affects liquidity, and interacts with taxation, helping investors frame the decision as a structural choice in retirement planning rather than a product selection.

Bhanu Kiran
Aug 305 min read


Why Goal-Based Long Term Financial Planning Outperforms Return Chasing
Goal-based long term financial planning shifts attention from abstract returns to funding specific life milestones. This approach clarifies priorities, links resources to timelines, and reduces the gaps traditional investing leaves unaddressed, offering a structured way to align wealth with actual human obligations.

Bhanu Kiran
Aug 204 min read


NRI Repatriation Rules: Avoid Account Traps That Block Overseas Transfers
NRI repatriation rules set the conditions for moving funds abroad. This guide explains account-specific limits, qualifying assets, applicable taxes, and documentation requirements, providing a clear framework for structuring transfers that remain compliant while maintaining liquidity and maximizing the efficiency of cross-border movement of investment proceeds.

Bhanu Kiran
Aug 85 min read


Tax Planning for Salaried Employees: A Guide to Tax Regimes and Exemptions
Tax planning plays a central role in shaping the financial health of salaried individuals.
From choosing the right tax regime to using available deductions strategically, this guide outlines how to make informed decisions that align with both short-term needs and long-term goals.

Bhanu Kiran
Aug 56 min read
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