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Retirement Drawdown & Sequence Risk: Withdrawal Strategies for Indian Retirees

Master sequence of returns risk with withdrawal bands, buffer strategies, and dynamic income planning. Build sustainable retirement income that lasts 25-30 years in Indian market conditions.

Published September 19, 202518 min read

Retirement Drawdown & Sequence Risk

The order of returns matters most at the start of retirement. Build buffers.

Playbook

  • Keep 2–3 years of expenses in debt; refill annually.
  • Use withdrawal bands (for example 3.5–5.0%) and adjust for market conditions.

Tools

  • Retirement Planner: Model corpus and drawdown bands.
  • Walk Away Meter: Stress‑test confidence.