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HDFC Life Pension Guaranteed Plan
HDFC Life Pension Guaranteed Plan
UIN: 101N118V12Plan now to ensure a lifelong monthly income after retirement
Get lifelong regular income post retirement
Joint Life feature with continued payouts for both lives1
Guaranteed2 fixed rate for life
1800-266-9777
(All Days, from 9am to 9pm, Toll Free)
Why HDFC Life Pension Guaranteed Plan?
A single premium non-participating and non linked annuity plan for a lifelong regular income
Wide range of annuity options to cater to your needs
Option to take the plan on a Single or Joint Life basis
Option to receive immediate or deferred annuity
Option to receive annuity monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or yearly
Get the option of Return of Purchase Price on death
Enjoy the choice of increasing your Annuity Payouts through Top Up
Wide range of annuity options to cater to your needs
Option to take the plan on a Single or Joint Life basis
Option to receive immediate or deferred annuity
Option to receive annuity monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or yearly
Get the option of Return of Purchase Price on death
Enjoy the choice of increasing your Annuity Payouts through Top Up
Multiple Benefits in One Plan
A prudent retirement plan with flexible options for your needs
View the benefits under Single or Joint life Annuity option
Single Life Annuity Options
Joint Life (two lives) Annuity Options
Immediate Annuity
(Receive payments at a frequency of your choice)
Immediate Life Annuity Option
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The annuity will be payable in arrears as per payment frequency chosen by you, till the time the annuitant is alive.
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On death of the annuitant, the annuity payments will cease and no further benefits will be payable.
Immediate Life Annuity with Return of Purchase Price Option
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The annuity will be payable in arrears as per payment frequency chosen by you, for as long as the annuitant is alive.
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On death of the annuitant, Death benefit1 is payable as lump sum (100% of the Purchase Price2 of the annuity) to the nominee and no further amount will be payable. Upon payment of the death benefit, the policy shall terminate and all other benefits shall cease.
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Disclaimer:
- In case this option is purchased as a default option by government sector NPS subscriber through funds accumulated in his/her NPS scheme, the utilization of Death Benefit shall be as per Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (Exits and Withdrawals under the National Pension System) Regulations, 2015 amended from time to time.
- The purchase price referred above excludes applicable taxes and other statutory levies, if applicable.
Check Your Eligibility
Before buying HDFC Life Pension Guaranteed Plan
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Parameters |
Minimum |
Maximum |
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|---|---|---|---|
ENTRY AGE1 |
Immediate Life Annuity |
30 years |
85 years |
Immediate Life Annuity with Return of Purchase Price |
POSP Channels: |
POSP Channels: |
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Deferred Life Annuity with Return of Purchase Price |
45 years |
85 years |
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ANNUITY PAYOUT2
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Yearly |
₹ 12,000 |
No Limit |
Half Yearly |
₹ 6,000 |
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Quarterly |
₹ 3,000 |
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Monthly |
₹ 1,000 |
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Minimum/ Maximum Purchase Price |
Immediate Life Annuity |
₹ 42,076 |
No Limit |
Immediate Life Annuity with Return of Purchase Price |
₹ 160,261 |
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Deferred Life Annuity with Return of Purchase Price |
₹ 76,046 |
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Minimum Group Size (For Group Policies) |
5 |
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Premium Payment Term
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Single Pay |
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^ Only 'Immediate Annuity with Return of Purchase Price (Single Life)' can be sold via POSP channel.
1. In the case of Joint life annuities the age limits apply to both lives. Annuitant(s) below this age will only be accepted where the proceeds are from a contract issued or administered by the Company where compulsory purchase of an annuity is required. If this product is purchased as QROPS through transfer of UK tax relieved assets, the minimum entry age for payment of annuity will be governed by the rules defined by HMRC from time to time. Higher ages at entry may be allowed for Life Annuity with Return of Purchase Price Option and Joint Life Annuity with Return of Purchase Price options to cater to the needs of NPS subscribers as per extant PFRDA guidelines. In the case of Joint life annuities the age limits apply to both lives.
Kindly refer to the Product Brochure for all details on the plan benefits.
2. Amounts below this value will only be offered where the proceeds are from a contract issued or administered by the Company where compulsory purchase of an annuity is required and to the subscribers of the National Pension System regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
The minimum annuity payouts shall be in accordance with IRDAI (Minimum limits for Annuities and other Benefits) Regulations, 2015.
The minimum purchase price that will produce the minimum annuity mentioned above will depend on the minimum annuity rates, as applicable.
All ages are calculated as at last birthday. Risk cover starts from date of commencement of policy for all lives including minors. In all individual cases, the relationship between the proposer and life assured shall be specified.
Sample Illustration
To understand benefits under this plan
Sample Illustration
Below is the sample illustration for HDFC Life Pension Guaranteed Plan with customer having Purchase Price of ₹ 1Cr1 and opting for Annuity with Return of Purchase Price (with Joint Life option)
Annuity Option |
Immediate Annuity Option |
Deferred Annuity Option |
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Payable Immediately |
Payable after 5 years deferment |
Payable after 10 years deferment |
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Primary Age |
Secondary Age |
Monthly Annuity for life |
Annual Annuity amount |
Monthly Annuity for life |
Annual Annuity amount |
Monthly Annuity for life |
Annual Annuity amount |
50 |
45 |
₹ 46,284 |
₹ 578,550 |
₹ 62,668 |
₹ 783,355 |
₹ 83,290 |
₹ 1,041,130 |
55 |
50 |
₹ 46,848 |
₹ 585,595 |
₹ 64,033 |
₹ 800,415 |
₹ 86,335 |
₹ 1,079,190 |
- Joint Life, Lifetime Annuity, Primary Annuitant age at 50 years and Secondary Annuitant age at 45 years; followed by Primary Annuitant age at 55 years and Secondary Annuitant age at 50 years. Monthly Annuity = Annuity Rate*96%*Purchase Price/12. Please check for prevailing annuity rates at the time of purchasing policy. Purchase price is exclusive of GST & other statutory levies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We’ll tell you everything you need to know about HDFC Life Pension Guaranteed Plan
1 What is HDFC Life Pension Guaranteed Plan?
HDFC Life Pension Guaranteed Plan is a single premium annuity product which provides a regular guaranteed income for lifetime
2 What are the plan’s key features?
- Wide range of annuity options to cater to your needs
- Option to take the plan on a Single or Joint Life basis
- Option to receive immediate or deferred annuity
- Option to receive annuity monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or yearly
- Option of Return of Purchase Price on death
- Options for banks/financial institutions to purchase immediate annuities in respect of annuity payments for their commitments to the homeowners under the reverse mortgage schemes.
- Choice of increasing your Annuity Payouts through Top Up option
3 What are the 4 Easy steps to get your annuity under the plan?
Step 1: Choose the purchase price that you wish to pay to buy annuity or choose the annuity amount you wish to receive
Step 2: Choose your annuity option
Step 3: Choose your annuity payout frequency– monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or yearly
Step 4: Receive your annuity payouts through direct credit to your bank account
4 What are the eligibility criteria?
Parameters |
Minimum |
Maximum |
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EntryAge1 |
Immediate Life Annuity |
30 years |
85 years |
Immediate Life Annuity with Return of Purchase Price |
POSP Channel: Other Channels: |
POSP Channel: Other Channels: |
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Deferred Life Annuity with Return of Purchase Price |
45 years |
85 years |
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Annuity Payout (in Rs.)2 Per instalment |
Annually |
₹ 12,000 |
No limit |
Half-yearly |
₹ 6,000 |
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Quarterly |
₹ 3,000 |
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Monthly |
₹ 1,000 |
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Minimum/ Maximum Purchase Price |
Immediate Life Annuity |
₹ 42,076 |
No limit
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Immediate Life Annuity with Return of Purchase Price |
₹ 160,261 |
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Deferred Life Annuity with Return of Purchase Price |
₹ 76,046 |
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Minimum Group Size (For Group Policies) |
5 (Five) |
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Premium Payment Term |
Single Pay |
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^ Only 'Immediate Annuity with Return of Purchase Price (Single Life)' can be sold via POSP channel.
- In the case of Joint life annuities the age limits apply to both lives. Annuitant(s) below this age will only be accepted where the proceeds are from a contract issued or administered by the Company where compulsory purchase of an annuity is required. If this product is purchased as QROPS through transfer of UK tax relieved assets, the minimum entry age for payment of annuity will be governed by the rules defined by HMRC from time to time. Higher ages at entry may be allowed for Life Annuity with Return of Purchase Price Option and Joint Life Annuity with Return of Purchase Price options to cater to the needs of NPS subscribers as per extant PFRDA guidelines. In the case of Joint life annuities the age limits apply to both lives.
- Amounts below this value will only be offered where the proceeds are from a contract issued or administered by the Company where compulsory purchase of an annuity is required and to the subscribers of the National Pension System regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
The minimum annuity payouts shall be in accordance with clause 5 of Schedule I of IRDAI (Insurance Products) Regulations, 2024.
The minimum purchase price that will produce the minimum annuity mentioned above will depend on the minimum annuity rates, as applicable.
All ages are calculated as at last birthday. Risk cover starts from date of commencement of policy for all lives including minors. In all individual cases, the relationship between the proposer and life assured shall be specified.
5 What are the Annuity Options?
You can choose any of the following annuity options at inception. Plan option once selected cannot be changed.
- Immediate Life Annuity
- Immediate Life Annuity with Return of Purchase Price
- Deferred Life Annuity with Return of Purchase Price
6 Is the product available on joint life basis?
The product is available on a single life as well as joint life basis for all options. The Primary Annuitant will be the primary person entitled to receive the payouts, while the Secondary Annuitant will be entitled to receive the annuities, if so opted, in the event of death of the Primary Annuitant, if applicable.
In a Joint Life annuity, the secondary annuitant can be the spouse/child/parent/parent-in-law or sibling of the primary annuitant. Other relationships maybe considered as long as there is an insurable interest1 between the annuitants.
- Annuitants are said to have an ‘insurable interest’ in the other when they stand to gain or benefit from the continued existence and well being of the other, and would suffer a financial loss if there is a damage to the other.
7 What are benefits and features available under different plan options.
1. Immediate Life Annuity Option
This option is available on both single life and joint life basis.
a.Single Life
• The annuity will be payable in arrears as per payment frequency chosen by you, for as long as the annuitant is alive.
• On death of the annuitant, the annuity payments will cease and no further benefits will be payable.
b.Joint Life
• The annuity will be payable in arrears as per payment frequency chosen by you, for as long as either of the primary or the secondary annuitant is alive
• On the death of both annuitants, the annuity payments will cease and no further benefits will be payable
2. Immediate Life Annuity with Return of Purchase Price Option.
This option is available on both single life and joint life basis.
a.Single Life
• The annuity will be payable in arrears as per payment frequency chosen by you, for as long as the annuitant is alive
• On death of the annuitant, Death benefit1 is payable as lump sum to the nominee and no further amount will be payable. Upon payment of the death benefit, the policy shall terminate and all other benefits shall cease.
b.Joint Life
• The annuity will be payable in arrears as per payment frequency chosen by you, for as long as either of the primary or the secondary annuitant is alive.
• Death benefit is payable as a lumpsum to the nominee, on later of the deaths of the two annuitants.Upon payment of the death benefit, the policy shall terminate and all other benefits shall cease.
3. Deferred Life Annuity with Return of Purchase Price Option
This option is aailable on both single life and joint life basis. Deferment Period may be between 1 to 10 years (Integer values), as chosen by you at inception. The annuity rate shall be as guaranteed at the inception of the Policy.
a.Single Life
• The annuity will be payable in arrears post deferment period as per payment frequency chosen by you, for as long as the annuitant is alive.
• On death of the annuitant, death benefit is payable as lumpsum to the nominee and no further amount will be payable. Upon payment of the death benefit, the policy shall terminate and all other benefits shall cease.
b.Joint Life
The annuity will be payable in arrears post deferment period as per payment frequency chosen by you, for as long as either of the primary or the secondary annuitant is alive. Death benefit is payable as a lumpsum to the nominee, on later of the deaths of the two annuitants. Upon payment of the death benefit, the policy shall terminate and all other benefits shall cease.
8 What is your Annuity Payout?
A single premium is payable in advance at the start of a contract. Your annuity (for annual frequency) will be calculated as follows:
- Annuity Payout = Applicable Annuity Rate * Purchase Price
The purchase price referred above excludes applicable taxes and other statutory levies if applicable.
Your annuity will be payable in arrears at the end of chosen annuity payment frequency from the date of purchase of the plan. This implies that
- For yearly frequency the annuity payout will be after one year from the purchase.
- For half-yearly frequency the annuity payout will be after 6 months from the purchase.
- For quarterly frequency the annuity payout will be after 3 months from the purchase.
- For monthly frequency the annuity payout will be one month from date of purchase.
Annuity instalments for frequencies other than annual shall be as specified below:
Frequency |
Annuity Installment (per frequency) |
Half-yearly |
98% of Yearly Annuity x 1/2Quartely |
Quarterly |
97% of Yearly Annuity x 1/4 Quarterly |
Monthly |
96% of Yearly Annuity x 1/12 Quarterly |
Note: Yearly Annuity refers to the annuity paid in respect of annual frequency.
9 Is there a provision for Top Up?
- The plan offers a choice to increase your annuity payouts through top-up option.
- The additional annuity amount payable is based on the top-up amount and the annuity rates prevailing at the time of top-up.
- Age considered for annuity rate would be the age at the time of availing top-up.
10 Am I eligible for any discounts?
Discounts in the form of higher annuity rates for Higher Purchase Price will be offered.
Please note that All Joint Life rates are unisex.
For all Single Life policies, the rates offered to a female life will be equal to a male life with a three year setback.
11 Is there a Death Benefit under the product?
The Death Benefit will vary depending on the annuity option selected by the policy holder. The table below sets out the Death Benefits for different annuity options:
S No. |
Annuity Option |
Death Benefits |
1 |
Immediate Life Annuity Option |
None |
2 |
Immediate Life Annuity with Return of Purchase Price Option |
100% of the Purchase Price of the annuity |
3 |
Deferred Life Annuity with Return of Purchase Price Option |
Higher of Purchase Price + Guaranteed Additions(GA) - Total Annuity Payouts till date of death 110 % of Purchase Price Where, GA = Purchase Price * Annuity Rate/12 And are accrued at the end of every policy month during the deferment period. GA stops accruing at the end of the deferment period. |
The purchase price referred above excludes applicable taxes and other statutory levies, if applicable.
12 What is surrender benefit?
Surrender benefit available under different plan options is as follows:
a. Immediate Life Annuity Option (Single and Joint life option): Surrender not allowed.
b. Immediate and Deferred Life Annuity with Return of Purchase Price (Single and Joint life option):
Surrender Value shall be equal to the Present Value (PV) of expected future benefits subject to maximum of purchase price paid
13 What is the access to benefits/payout if this product is purchased as QROPS (Qualifying Recognized Overseas Pension Scheme), through transfer of UK tax relieved assets?
Not withstanding anything stated under this document, the following terms & conditions shall apply to QROPS policyholders:
- Cancellation in the Free-Look Period - If this product is purchased as QROPS through transfer of UK tax relieved assets, the proceeds from cancellation in the free-look period shall only be transferred back to the fund house from where the money was received.
- Non-Forfeiture Benefits – If this product is purchased as QROPS through transfer of UK tax relieved assets, access to benefits from policy proceeds would be restricted till the policyholder attains 55 years of age.
- Overseas transfer charge - In the event of applicable tax charge arising as a result of an overseas transfer (Her Majesty Revenue & Customs (HMRC) - policy paper – The overseas transfer charge – guidance, published 8th March 2017) for which the Scheme Manager i.e. HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company may become liable, we shall deduct an amount only to the extent of the applicable tax charge from the policy value and remit the same to HMRC.
14 Is cancellation in free look period allowed?
Individual:
In case the policyholder is not agreeable to any policy terms and conditions under this product, the policyholder shall have the option of returning the policy to us stating the reasons thereof, within 30 days from the date of receipt of the policy, as per IRDAI (Protection of Policyholders’ Interests, Operations and Allied Matters of Insurers) Regulations, 2024 However, this option will not be available in the event of purchase of this policy from the vesting proceeds of an accumulation pension product previously purchased by the policyholder. On receipt of your letter along with the original Policy Document (original Policy Document is not required for policies in dematerialised form or where policy is issued only in electronic form), we shall arrange to refund the Purchase Price paid by you subject to deduction of the stamp duty charges and annuity paid (if any).
Group:
In case the Master Policyholder/Scheme Member is not agreeable to any policy terms and conditions under this product, the Master Policyholder/Scheme Member shall have the option of returning the Policy/Certificate of insurance to us stating the reasons thereof, within 30 days from the date of receipt of the Policy/Certificate of insurance, as per IRDAI (Protection of Policyholders’ Interests, Operations and Allied Matters of Insurers) Regulations, 2024. However, this option will not be available in the event of purchase of this policy from the vesting proceeds of an accumulation pension product previously purchased by the Master Policyholder/Scheme Member. On receipt of the free-look intimation and Policy/Certificate of Insurance, the company shall refund the premium, subject to deduction of the stamp duty charges and annuity paid (if any). For Administrative purposes, all such free-look requests should be registered by Master Policyholder on behalf of Scheme Member.
If this product is purchased through proceeds from subscribers NPS funds, the proceeds from cancellation in the free-look period shall only be transferred back to the CRA from where the money was received.
15 What are the Tax Benefits?
All annuity payouts may be subject to income tax as per the law prevailing on the date of payout. For specific details, please contact your tax consultant.
16 Is NOMINATION allowed?
Nomination as per Section 39 of the Insurance Act 1938 as amended from time to time:
- The policyholder of a life insurance on his own life may nominate a person or persons to whom money secured by the policy shall be paid in the event of his death.
- Where the nominee is a minor, the policyholder may appoint any person to receive the money secured by the policy in the event of policyholder’s death during the minority of the nominee. The manner of appointment to be laid down by the insurer.
- Nomination can be made at any time before the maturity of the policy.
- Nomination may be incorporated in the text of the policy itself or may be endorsed on the policy communicated to the insurer and can be registered by the insurer in the records relating to the policy.
- Nomination can be cancelled or changed at any time before policy matures, by an endorsement or a further endorsement or a will as the case may be.
- A notice in writing of Change or Cancellation of nomination must be delivered to the insurer for the insurer to be liable to such nominee. Otherwise, insurer will not be liable if a bonafide payment is made to the person named in the text of the policy or in the registered records of the insurer.
- A transfer or assignment made in accordance with Section 38 shall automatically cancel the nomination except in case of assignment to the insurer or other transferee or assignee for purpose of loan or against security or its reassignment after repayment. In such case, the nomination will not get cancelled to the extent of insurer’s or transferee’s or assignee’s interest in the policy. The nomination will get revived on repayment of the loan.
- The provisions of Section 39 are not applicable to any life insurance policy to which Section 6 of Married Women’s Property Act, 1874 applies or has at any time applied except where before or after Insurance Laws (Amendment) Act, 2015, a nomination is made in favor of spouse or children or spouse and children whether or not on the face of the policy it is mentioned that it is made under Section 39. Where nomination is intended to be made to spouse or children or spouse and children under Section 6 of MWP Act, it should be specifically mentioned on the policy. In such a case only, the provisions of Section 39 will not apply.
For more details, please read the product brochure.
17 Is Assignment allowed?
Assignment shall be as per Section 38 of the Insurance Act, 1938 as amended from time to time.
18 What is the Policy Loan Provision?
Under Deferred Life Annuity option, Policy Loans will be available during deferment period subject to such terms and conditions as the company may specify from time to time. Our current terms and conditions are stated below:
- The loan amount will be subject to maximum 80% of the surrender value;
- The interest rate on loan is currently 9% p.a. It shall be calculated as the Average Annualised 10 year benchmark G-Sec Yield (over last 6 months & rounded up to the nearest 50 bps) + 2%. The interest rate shall be reviewed half-yearly and any change in the interest rate shall be effective from 25th February and 25th August each year. In case upon review the interest rate is revised, the same shall apply until next revision. The source of 10-year benchmark G-sec yield shall be RBI Negotiated Dealing System-Order Matching segment (NDS-OM).If loan amount plus accrued interest is greater than the surrender value the policy will be foreclosed. At the end of the deferment period, if the surrender value exceeds the loan amount plus accrued interest, such excess will be paid to the customer and policy stands terminated.
19 Are Alterations allowed after purchase?
No alterations can be made after the annuity has been purchased.
20 What is the Maturity Benefit?.
There is no maturity benefit in this plan.
21 What are the Taxes leviable?
Indirect Taxes
Taxes and Levies as applicable will be charged and payable by you by any method including by levy of an additional monetary amount in addition to premium and/or charges.
Direct Taxes
Tax will be deducted at the applicable rate from the payments made under the policy, as per the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
T&C*
- In the case of Joint Life annuities the payout continues till either of the lives chosen in the policy is alive.
- The word “Guaranteed” and “Guarantee” mean that annuity payout is fixed at the inception of the policy.
ARN: PP/09/24/15956