New Delhi, July 16 -- Building a retirement corpus of Rs.5 crore has become an important financial aspiration for many Indians. However, achieving this milestone is far from easy, especially amid rising inflation and increasing living costs. While Rs.1 crore was once viewed as a sufficient retirement target, many investors now consider it only an intermediate milestone on the path to long-term financial security.

Meeting such a high-value financial goal requires careful planning, patience and the right investment strategy. Among various investment options, mutual funds are often regarded as a preferred choice because of their long-term wealth creation potential. Historically, equity mutual funds have generated healthy returns while allow...