{"id":25629222,"date":"2025-11-06T14:05:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T08:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25629222"},"modified":"2026-01-27T12:12:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T06:42:48","slug":"how-much-of-your-salary-should-you-invest-in-mutual-funds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-much-of-your-salary-should-you-invest-in-mutual-funds\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much of Your Salary Should You Invest in Mutual Funds?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e8f06fa7f66\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-much-of-your-salary-should-you-invest-in-mutual-funds\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-much-of-your-salary-should-you-invest-in-mutual-funds\/#Why_figuring_out_matters\" >Why figuring out\u00a0matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-much-of-your-salary-should-you-invest-in-mutual-funds\/#What_the_experts_say_%E2%80%93_typical_rules_of_thumb\" >What the experts say \u2013 typical rules of thumb<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-much-of-your-salary-should-you-invest-in-mutual-funds\/#Factors_you_should_consider_before_finalising_your_number\" >Factors you should consider before finalising your number<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-much-of-your-salary-should-you-invest-in-mutual-funds\/#How_to_decide_how_much_a_step-by-step_process\" >How to decide how much,\u00a0 a step-by-step process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-much-of-your-salary-should-you-invest-in-mutual-funds\/#What_kinds_of_mutual_funds_should_you_invest_in\" >What kinds of mutual funds should you invest in?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-much-of-your-salary-should-you-invest-in-mutual-funds\/#Common_mistakes_salaried_investors_make\" >Common mistakes salaried investors make<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" 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class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><b>Introduction<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re earning a salary and thinking of putting part of it into mutual funds, you\u2019re asking the right question: <\/span><b>\u201cHow much should I invest?\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s one of the most common dilemmas for people new to investing. Invest too little, and you may not reach your goals. Invest too much, and your everyday finances might get strained.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In India, where the cost of living, inflation, and job security vary greatly, figuring out the \u201cright\u201d number is especially important. This blog walks you through how to determine a sensible percentage of your salary to invest in mutual funds, taking into account your income, expenses, goals, risk appetite, and financial commitments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_figuring_out_matters\"><\/span><b>Why figuring out<\/b><b>\u00a0matters<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25629229 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1114-_1_.webp\" alt=\"How Much of Your Salary Should You Invest in Mutual Funds?\" width=\"416\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1114-_1_.webp 900w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1114-_1_-300x182.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1114-_1_-768x467.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1114-_1_-150x91.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1114-_1_-750x456.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investing isn\u2019t just about choosing the right mutual fund, it\u2019s also about making sure that whatever you invest doesn\u2019t hurt your day-to-day life. A well-planned allocation keeps you comfortable, disciplined and consistent. Experts often point out that what matters is not timing the market, but <\/span><b>time in the market<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and that means starting with a sustainable investment amount and increasing it over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Stock-Market-360_Pdf-1.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Stock-Market-360_Pdf-1.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556854\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">free download Stock market course roadmap<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_experts_say_%E2%80%93_typical_rules_of_thumb\"><\/span><b>What the experts say \u2013 typical rules of thumb<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different financial advisors and platforms use slightly different rules of thumb. Here are some widely referenced ones in India:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>20% Rule<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Platforms like Bajaj Finserv suggest starting by aiming to invest about <\/span><b>20% of your income<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into savings and investments, much of which can go into mutual funds once other priorities are met.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>50-30-20 Budgeting Framework<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another popular framework:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50% of salary \u2192 Essentials (rent, food, bills)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30% \u2192 Wants (lifestyle, travel)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20% \u2192 Savings and investments<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within that 20%, you can allocate a part to mutual funds depending on your goals and risk profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Salary-based breakdown<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A more nuanced model breaks it down by salary range:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If monthly salary \u20b930,000\u2013\u20b950,000 \u21d2 invest ~10\u201315% in mutual funds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If monthly salary \u20b950,000\u2013\u20b91 Lakh \u21d2 invest ~15\u201325%.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If \u20b91 Lakh+ per month \u21d2 you may go 25%\u201340%+ depending on liabilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are rough guides, not strict rules, they help you frame the investment conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_you_should_consider_before_finalising_your_number\"><\/span><b>Factors you should consider before finalising your number<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you pick a percentage, here are key personal factors to account for:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>A. Emergency corpus and debt burden<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you still don\u2019t have 3\u20136 months of living expenses in a liquid emergency fund, or you are servicing high-interest debt (credit cards, personal loans), your immediate priority should be these. Many experts recommend clearing high-cost debt before making large investments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>B. Your financial goals &amp; horizon<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are you investing for? A house in 5 years? Retirement in 25 years? Each goal has a different investment horizon and risk-profile. The longer the horizon the more risk you can take, and the higher share of salary you could allocate to equity mutual funds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>C. Risk tolerance and portfolio composition<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mutual funds come in debt funds, hybrid funds, or equity funds, each with different risk levels. If you\u2019re comfortable with volatility and have a long time horizon, you may allocate more to equity funds and invest a higher percentage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>D. Current expenses &amp; future liabilities<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your fixed obligations (home loan EMIs, education fees, dependents) reduce the portion of salary you can safely invest. The Fixed Obligations to Income Ratio (FOIR) approach helps you see how much free income remains post-obligations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>E. Salary growth and escalation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As your salary grows, your capacity to invest should grow. Many financial planners recommend increasing your investment amount (or percentage) whenever your salary rises, rather than letting the investment percentage remain stagnant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/stock-market-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Learn Stock Marketing with a Share Trading Expert! Explore Here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_decide_how_much_a_step-by-step_process\"><\/span><b>How to decide <\/b><b><i>how much<\/i><\/b><b>,\u00a0 a step-by-step process<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a practical approach you can follow:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 1: Track your income &amp; expenses<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with your net salary (after tax). List your monthly or annual expenses: essentials, wants, debt servicing, savings for other things.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 2: Build your emergency fund<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure you have 3\u20136 months\u2019 worth of expenses in a liquid form (bank savings, liquid fund). If not, allocate a part of your savings budget towards that first.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 3: Use the 50-30-20 rule as a guideline<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply the 50-30-20 rule: you might allocate 20% of your salary to savings &amp; investments. Example: If your monthly salary is \u20b960,000, then ~\u20b912,000 becomes your \u201cinvestment and savings\u201d pool.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 4: Determine how much of that pool goes into mutual funds<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within that 20% bucket, decide the proportion for mutual funds. Some may choose half, others more, depending on goals and risk. For instance if the \u201cinvestment pool\u201d is \u20b912,000, you may allocate \u20b98,000 (\u224813% of salary) to mutual fund SIPs and the remaining to retirement funds, gold or debt instruments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 5: Adjust based on your salary range &amp; goals<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For salaried individuals:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If salary \u20b930K\u2013\u20b950K\/month \u2192 starting SIP of ~10\u201315% is reasonable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If \u20b950K\u2013\u20b91 Lakh\/month \u2192 15\u201325% may be reasonable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If \u20b91 Lakh+ \u2192 you may target 25%+ if financial obligations are under control.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Step 6: Review and increase consistently<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As your salary, responsibilities and goals evolve, review your investment amount annually. If you get a raise, consider increasing your SIP amount or percentage. Don\u2019t let your investment remain fixed while salary grows.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kinds_of_mutual_funds_should_you_invest_in\"><\/span><b>What kinds of mutual funds should you invest in?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25629230 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4561.webp\" alt=\"What kinds of mutual funds should you invest in?\" width=\"404\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4561.webp 900w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4561-300x195.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4561-768x498.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4561-150x97.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4561-750x487.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">type<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of fund matters too. Here\u2019s how your salary-allocation decision ties into fund type:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Debt funds \/ conservative funds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Lower risk, suitable for short-term goals or when you prefer more stability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hybrid funds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Mix of equity &amp; debt, moderate risk and moderate returns; useful if you prefer balanced exposure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Equity funds\/large-cap, mid-cap, thematic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Higher risk, higher potential return; suitable if you have long horizon and strong risk tolerance.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, in a \u20b912,000 investment pool, you may deploy 60% (\u20b97,200) into equity funds and 40% (\u20b94,800) into hybrid or debt funds, depending on the goal distribution.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\">Related Articles<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/share-market-vs-mutual-fund\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Share Market and Mutual Fund &#8211; Which is Best?<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/basic-mutual-fund-terms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Basic Mutual Fund Terms<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/mutual-funds-common-types-and-terminologies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mutual Funds: Common Types and Terminologies<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/open-ended-mutual-funds-and-closed-ended-mutual-funds-comparative-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open Ended Mutual Funds and Closed Ended Mutual Funds \u2013 Comparative Analysis<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/performance-evaluation-of-mutual-funds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Performance Evaluation of Mutual Funds<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/sip-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SIP Calculator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/mutual-fund-vs-fixed-deposit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mutual funds vs Fixed Deposits: Which is better?<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/mutual-funds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What is a Mutual Fund and How Does it Work? (Complete Guide)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/sip-vs-lumpsum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sip or Lumpsum: Which Is Better?<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/mf-vs-elss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What Is the Difference Between ELSS and Mutual Funds?<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-choose-mutual-fund\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Choose the Right Mutual Funds to Invest for Beginners<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/best-mutual-fund-apps-to-invest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Best Mutual Fund Apps for Investment in India<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/jio-blackrock-flexi-cap-fund\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jio BlackRock Flexi Cap Fund NFO<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-start-sip-in-groww\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Start SIP in Groww<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_mistakes_salaried_investors_make\"><\/span><b>Common mistakes salaried investors make<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many working professionals make these avoidable errors:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investing without a clear goal \u2192 Leads to panic selling in downturns.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ignoring emergency fund \u2192 Postpones investment until a crisis hits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over-allocating early on \u2192 Sacrifices lifestyle or increases stress.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under-reviewing portfolio \u2192 Your allocation and goals drift apart over time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chasing returns rather than discipline \u2192 Leads to inconsistent SIPs or market timing.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Entris_Courses_Can_Help_You_Invest_Intelligently\"><\/span><b>How Entri\u2019s Courses Can Help You Invest Intelligently<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want not just <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how much<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to invest, educational courses are powerful.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Entri Stock Market Course<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> teaches you market fundamentals, investing strategies and how to interpret mutual fund returns versus alternatives.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Entri Mutual Fund Course<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> focuses specifically on mutual funds: types of funds, how to select them, how SIPs work, and how to align them with your salary and goals.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These courses help you move beyond rough rules (like \u201cinvest 20%\u201d) to <\/span><b>data-driven, goal-linked investing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making your salary investment count rather than guesswork.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/stock-market-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Learn Stock Marketing with a Share Trading Expert! Explore Here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real-life_example_Putting_it_into_practice\"><\/span><b>Real-life example: Putting it into practice<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s assume your salary is \u20b960,000\/month. Using the above approach:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50% on essentials = \u20b930,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30% on wants = \u20b918,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20% savings\/investments = \u20b912,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the \u20b912,000:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency savings (if not built yet) = \u20b94,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mutual fund SIP = \u20b97,000 (~11.7% of your salary)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other investments (PPF, gold etc.) = \u20b91,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you increase your salary next year to \u20b970,000 and keep the 11.7% ratio, you\u2019ll invest ~\u20b98,190 monthly in mutual funds. This consistent upward approach keeps you disciplined and improves wealth-creation over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good starting point: <\/span><b>10\u201320% of salary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for mutual funds, depending on your financial situation and goals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use budgeting frameworks (50-30-20) and salary-based breakdowns to decide a comfortable allocation.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First priority: emergency fund + debt clearance. Only then, escalate mutual fund investments.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose fund types aligned with your horizon and risk appetite.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase your investment amount as your salary grows; don\u2019t let inflation or lifestyle creep \u201csteal\u201d your future wealth.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Structured learning (Entri\u2019s courses) helps turn good intentions into informed, consistent investing.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no perfect \u201cone-size-fits-all\u201d percentage of salary to invest in mutual funds, but using a framework combined with personal financial assessment will guide you to a number that works. 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