India, April 29 -- People often ask a simple question: how much corpus is needed for a secure retirement in India? A startup founder's recent remarks have now sparked an online debate over the exact figure.

During a podcast, Sandeep Jethwani, co-founder of wealth management firm Dezerv, was asked about the ideal retirement corpus. He estimated that a person retiring at 60, with monthly expenses of Rs.1-2 lakh, may need around Rs.40 crore, a figure that surprised many online.

Speaking on The Money Mindset podcast with journalist Sonia Shenoy, Jethwani said that rising inflation, lifestyle changes, and healthcare costs significantly increase long-term retirement needs.

Dezerv, the wealth-tech platform he co-founded, currently manages ass...