Retirement Income Tool
Annuity Decoder
Decode annuities — Immediate vs Deferred, Single vs Joint, with vs without Return of Purchase Price. See the IRR of each option.
Purchase & Ages
Annuity Type
Life Option
Lump sum back to nominee on death — lower payout
Tax Slab (on Annuity Income)
Annuity income is taxed as "Income from Other Sources" at your slab.
Assumptions
Your Selected Variant
Compare 6 Variants
| Variant | Rate | Monthly | Lifetime Payout | ROP Return | Pre-tax IRR | Real IRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate • Single • No-ROP | 7.50% | ₹31,250 | ₹75.0 L | — | 5.56% | -2.46% |
| Immediate • Single • ROP | 6.20% | ₹25,833 | ₹62.0 L | ₹50.0 L | 6.62% | -0.98% |
| Immediate • Joint 100% • No-ROP | 7.20% | ₹30,000 | ₹83.5 L | — | 5.79% | -2.06% |
| Immediate • Joint 100% • ROP | 5.90% | ₹24,583 | ₹68.4 L | ₹50.0 L | 6.23% | -1.21% |
| Deferred 10y • Single • No-ROP | 10.50% | ₹43,750 | ₹63.0 L | — | 2.59% | -4.43% |
| Deferred 10y • Single • ROP | 9.20% | ₹38,333 | ₹55.2 L | ₹50.0 L | 4.76% | -2.25% |
IRR Across 6 Variants
Payout Recovery Over Time
Insights
The ROP myth: Adding Return of Purchase Price reduces your pre-tax IRR by roughly -1.1% and costs you about ₹5,417/month less income for life. The "principal return" feels safe but is fully paid for by you — it is not free.
Joint Life premium: Joint Life 100% costs ~-0.23% IRR vs Single Life. You are buying insurance for your spouse's survival — worthwhile if spouse has no other income, wasteful if they do.
Deferred trade-off: Deferred 10y gives 10.50% rate vs Immediate's 7.50% — but you sacrifice 10 years of income. Break-even is often 18-22 years into the annuity. Works only if you have other income for the deferral window.
After tax reality: At your 20% slab, your real post-tax, post-inflation yield is only -2.46%. Annuities offer certainty but poor tax efficiency — an SWP from debt/hybrid MFs (LTCG 10% beyond Rs 1.25L on equity) can often outperform on post-tax real returns, though without the guarantee.
CFP Note
Annuities are among the most misunderstood retirement products. The "ROP feels safer" bias costs most retirees 15-20% lower lifetime income. For flexible income with better returns, an SWP from debt/hybrid mutual funds (Regular Plan via MFD) combined with adequate term insurance may outperform — and you keep full control of your capital. Speak to your Trustner Relationship Manager before locking in.
Should you buy an annuity, or run an MF SWP instead?
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Disclaimer: Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. Annuity rates shown are indicative 2026 benchmarks and vary by insurer (LIC, HDFC Life, ICICI Pru, SBI Life, Max Life). Actual rates depend on age, purchase price, option chosen and current bond yields. Annuity income is fully taxable as Income from Other Sources. This calculator is illustrative and does not constitute financial or insurance advice — consult a qualified advisor before purchase.
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