What’s the smartest way to build your first ₹1 crore corpus?
In this episode, we’re joined by @ProfessorVinnyArora , a SEBI-registered investment advisor and finance faculty at DU, who shares his journey from corporate life to teaching and simplifying finance for everyone
We talk about everything, from SIP strategies, understanding financial goals, and asset allocation to avoiding debt traps and knowing exactly when to exit mutual funds.
Whether you're earning ₹30K or ₹1L per month, Vinny breaks down a practical 3-step mutual fund plan that can help you cross the ₹1 crore milestone.
He also discusses FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), how to rebalance portfolios, and investing in gold, REITs, and tax-free bonds.
If you're a beginner wondering where to start or someone rethinking their financial strategy, this episode is for you.
Time-stamps 👇🏻
00:00 - Intro
01:28 - Why did Vinny leave his high-paying job?
02:42 - How do you become financially secure enough to quit your 9-5 job?
04:28 - How Vinny realized the importance of building a corpus for FIRE?
05:21 - 3-step mutual fund strategy to build your 1st ₹1 Crore with a salary of ₹50K–₹1L
08:38 - How loans and EMIs impact your personal finances + how to balance spending vs. investing
12:18 - 3 signs it’s time to exit your mutual fund investments
14:07 - What should you do with your SIPs and investments when the market crashes?
15:49 - When should you rebalance your portfolio and why does it matter?
18:04 - 3 must-know personal finance lessons for every beginner
19:13 - Are gold and real estate still good long-term investments in 2025?
26:02 - What is Vinny’s best-ever investment with 9% tax-free returns?
26:56 - Ideal portfolio mix for low-risk investors (50/30/10 split)
29:19 - Rapid-fire with Vinny Arora: Money mindsets, investing habits, and more
32:02 - Thank you
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