Endowment Plans Protection Guide
Traditional life insurance policies that pay a lump sum on maturity or death, combining savings with protection.
Informational Guide
Endowment plans are traditional life insurance policies where the sum assured plus accrued bonuses are paid to the nominee on death or to the policyholder upon maturity. TAX REQUIREMENT (SECTION 10(10D)): Maturity payouts are tax-exempt under Section 10(10D) provided annual premiums do not exceed 10% of minimum sum assured (and subject to aggregate annual premium limits of ₹5 Lakhs for non-ULIP policies issued on or after April 1, 2023). TAX FACT (SECTION 80C): Premium contributions up to ₹1,50,000 per financial year qualify for tax deduction exclusively under the Old Tax Regime (Section 80C). PLANNING GUIDANCE: Traditional endowment plans provide capital safety but typically generate returns around 3% to 5% IRR. Compare these with pure term cover plus equity SIPs for long-term inflation beating growth.
Policy Comparison Matrix
Analyze basic, premium, and enterprise covers.
| Policy Features | Basic Plan | Premium Plan | Enterprise Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death Benefit | Sum Assured | SA + Bonuses | SA + High Bonuses |
| Maturity Benefit | Sum Assured | SA + Accrued Bonuses | Enhanced |
| Surrender Value | After 3 Years | After 2 Years | After 1 Year |
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