The speaker highlights the impact of inflation on long-term investments, stating that the future value of accumulated wealth (e.g., Rs 27 lakh after 10 years) will have reduced purchasing power. Conversely, Rs 12 lakh today or Rs 1 crore today represents its current purchasing power.
"Its inflation adjusted value as of today because after 10 years, the value of that Rs 27 lakh would have reduced. But if you have Rs 12 lakh today, then the value of that Rs 12 lakh will be Rs 12 lakh. ... if you have Rs 1 crore today, whatever you can do with it, whatever you can buy, however you can live your life, you can live the same life for yourself after 30 years."