When it’s pure
You pay only for insurance.
Nothing else.
A term plan costs way less, and you can invest the money elsewhere for better returns. On the other hand, plans that mix insurance and investment are way more expensive.
When you don’t bundle
insurance and investment
Say you’re a 35-year-old with a ₹50,000 yearly budget, looking for protection and returns over 20 years.
Investment-cum-
Insurance Plan
₹50,000
Yearly premium
₹5 lakh
Life insurance cover
This plans gives
5.5% - 6.5% returns
per year
₹18-20 L returns
Term Life
Insurance
₹11,000
Yearly premium
₹1 crore
Life insurance cover
If you invest remaining
₹39,000 in mutual
funds, at 12% growth
₹32L returns
* Returns shown are based on past market data