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There's no guaranteed corpus amount. It depends on multiple factors like actual annuity benefits, vesting value, the chosen product, premium payment term, annuity option, insurer terms, prevailing rates, applicable charges, taxes, and regulatory conditions at the time of purchase.
How Does an Annuity Calculator Work?
An annuity calculator takes key inputs such as your investment amount, contribution frequency, investment duration, and an assumed annual rate of return during the accumulation phase. Based on these inputs, it estimates how your retirement corpus may grow over time.
Once the accumulation phase is complete, the projected corpus is used to indicate the kind of regular income you may be able to draw, such as a monthly pension. This is only an estimate. The actual income from a live annuity product depends on the product structure, annuity option selected, age at entry, payout frequency, and the annuity rate applicable at the time of purchase. For example, investing ₹10,000 per month for 30 years for an annual return plan at 7% can grow a corpus of nearly ₹1.22 crore!
There's no guaranteed corpus amount. It depends on multiple factors like actual annuity benefits, vesting value, the chosen product, premium payment term, annuity option, insurer terms, prevailing rates, applicable charges, taxes, and regulatory conditions at the time of purchase.
Types of Annuity Plans Offered by Ageas Federal
At Ageas Federal, we offer non-linked, non-participating, individual, general annuity plans for guaranteed regular income against a one-time premium. Both immediate and deferred annuity plans allow policyholders to choose from different income payout frequency, like monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and yearly.
- Immediate Life Annuity: Under this option, annuity payouts start from the first policy year as per the payout frequency chosen at inception. The annuity payout is determined at inception and remains guaranteed throughout the lifetime of the annuitant. Ideal for those who want retirement income to begin soon after purchase.
- Immediate Life Annuity with Return of Purchase Price: This option starts payouts from the first policy year and provides guaranteed income for life. On the death of the annuitant, the death benefit is equal to 100% of the purchase price paid at inception, excluding applicable GST and cess. This annuity plan suits individuals with lifetime income along with a return-of-purchase-price feature.
- Deferred Life Annuity with Return of Purchase Price: This option comes with a fixed deferment period of 5 years. During the deferment period, no survival benefit is payable. On survival till the end of the deferment period, annuity payouts begin from the sixth policy year and continue in arrears for the lifetime of the annuitant. This option may suit those who are planning retirement income for a later stage rather than immediate payout.
The annuity rate is determined at inception based on factors such as age at entry, gender, chosen plan option, payout frequency, and purchase price, and the payout remains guaranteed for life under the selected option.
What Affects the Income You Get from an Annuity?
- Purchase price or corpus used: A higher amount used to buy the annuity generally supports a higher payout.
| Factor | How It Affects Income |
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| Plan option selected | Under Ageas Federal Guaranteed Lifetime Income Plan, payout depends on whether you choose Immediate Life Annuity with Return of Purchase Price, or Deferred Life Annuity with Return of Purchase Price. |
| Annuity payout frequency | Monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and yearly frequencies are available, and the chosen payout mode affects the instalment amount. |
| Age at entry and gender | The brochure states that the annuity rate is determined based on age at entry and gender, among other inputs. |
| Applicable annuity rate at inception | The annuity rate is set when the policy begins and is then guaranteed for the annuitant's lifetime. |
| Deferment period, where applicable | In the deferred option, payout does not begin immediately. Under this product, the deferment period is fixed at 5 years, and payout starts from the sixth policy year. |
Why Should You Use an Annuity Calculator?
- Eliminates uncertainty: By using an annuity calculator, you're feeding your strategy on actual data, which will give your retirement plan a more reliable foundation.
- Improves income visibility: As you're planning based on real-life scenarios, it gives you a precise picture of the monthly income you can realistically expect.
- Facilitates scenario testing: You can experiment with different input values such as investment amount, timeframes, and return expectations to understand how each variable changes your outcome.
- Enhances efficiency: Condenses what would otherwise be a time-consuming calculation into an output you can act on immediately. Offers flexibility: Allows you to adjust inputs at any point and instantly see how those changes affect your expected income stream going forward.
Key Limitations of Annuity Calculators
- Based on assumptions: Most calculations use fixed interest rates and returns to provide the outcome, which may not hold true over time.
- May not reflect product-specific annuity mechanics: A general annuity calculator may not capture whether the product is immediate or deferred, whether there is a return-of-purchase-price feature, how the deferment period works, or how the annuity rate is actually set at inception.
- Inflation is underestimated: Future expenses may be higher than expected, and the projected income might not be sufficient, so it's important to consider inflation.
- Simplifies complex products: Annuity plans regulated by IRDAI can have multiple features and conditions that a calculator may not fully capture.
Common Mistakes People Make While Using an Annuity Calculator
- Ignoring inflation: Many people look at future income in today's value. For example, if ₹50,000 per month is sufficient for you today, in the future, its purchasing power will reduce, and you'll need a higher amount to maintain your current lifestyle.
- Relying on aggressive return estimates: Another common mistake is assuming returns that are higher than what's realistically achievable. As a result, you might overstate your expected corpus.
- Skipping regular check-ins: Your financial situation, priorities, and market dynamics keep changing over time. It's important to regularly access your strategy and adjust the required changes to stay on track.
- Ignoring product fit: If the annuity option does not match your retirement timing and income needs, your expectations may be off. For example, an immediate annuity can start payout from the first policy year, while the deferred option under Ageas Federal Guaranteed Lifetime Income Plan has a 5-year deferment period, with payouts beginning from the sixth policy year.
In India, the amount you pay towards buying an annuity plan qualifies for deduction under Section 123 read with Schedule XV (earlier Section 80C), subject to applicable tax rules and product eligibility. It falls within the overall ₹1.5 lakh limit allowed. The payouts you receive are fully taxable. If the annuity is received from an employer, it gets taxed under "Income from Salary," while in other cases, it is treated as "Income from Other Sources."
It's good to know: Income is always taxed as per the applicable income tax slab. While you get tax benefits on investment, the pension one receives later is not tax-free. Tax laws are subject to change. Always consult a qualified tax advisor and refer to the Income Tax India portal to cross-check information.
