Have Rs 30 lakh to invest for 20 years? Here's how an expert suggests allocating the corpus

Investors receiving a large lump sum for long-term goals should avoid immediate equity deployment. Financial planners suggest parking funds in liquid instruments and using Systematic Transfer Plans (STPs) over 12 months to mitigate market timing risks. This staggered approach, combined with a diversified equity allocation, aims to optimize returns over a 20-year horizon.