LIC ₹10,000 Per Year Policy 2026: Best Plans & Returns
Find the best LIC policies for a premium budget of ₹10,000 per year (₹10,000 annually). Compare Sum Assured, maturity benefits, and XIRR yields.
Plan Comparison for ₹10,000 Year Budget (30 Yr Proposer)
| LIC Policy Plan | Policy/Pay Term | Sum Assured | Total Premium Paid | Est. Maturity Payout | Est. XIRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIC Jeevan Labh (736) | 21 Yrs / 15 Yrs | ₹1.55 Lakh | ₹1,47,645 | ₹3.70 Lakh | 5% |
| LIC Jeevan Anand (715) | 20 Yrs / 20 Yrs | ₹1.95 Lakh | ₹2,01,240 | ₹4.06 Lakh | 6.28% |
| LIC Jeevan Lakshya (733) | 21 Yrs / 18 Yrs | ₹2.20 Lakh | ₹1,78,200 | ₹4.56 Lakh | 6.67% |
Note that while plans like Jeevan Anand (yielding 6.28%) and Jeevan Lakshya (yielding 6.67%) yield slightly below the 7.1% offered by PPF, they include integrated high-value life protection. If your primary goal is maximizing returns and you already have sufficient term cover, Jeevan Labh (yielding 5%) is the superior wealth-building instrument.
How to Choose the Best LIC Policy for ₹10,000/year
With a annual savings capacity of ₹10,000, you are investing a total of ₹10,000 annually. Over a typical 15 to 21-year period, this translates to a substantial fully tax-free retirement or endowment fund under Section 10(10D). Consider these three primary options:
- LIC Jeevan Labh (Plan 736) — Best for Returns: Features the highest reversionary bonus rates (₹54 per ₹1,000 SA in 2026). Under your budget, it will yield an estimated maturity amount of ₹3.70 Lakh against a total premium of ₹1,47,645 paid over 15 years, giving a compound return (XIRR) of 5%.
- LIC New Jeevan Anand (Plan 715) — Best for Life Cover: Gives a maturity payout of ₹4.06 Lakh against a total premium of ₹2,01,240 paid over 20 years, yielding an XIRR of 6.28%. In addition, you get a lifetime basic cover continuation of ₹1.95 Lakh even after maturity.
- LIC Jeevan Lakshya (Plan 733) — Best for Child Protection: Gives an estimated maturity amount of ₹4.56 Lakh against a total premium of ₹1,78,200 paid over 18 years, yielding an XIRR of 6.67%. In case of proposer's demise, all future premiums are waived and 10% of SA is paid annually to the family.
यदि आपका बजट ₹10,000 प्रति वर्ष है, तो आपके पास निवेश के लिए 3 बेहतरीन विकल्प हैं: 1. जीवन लाभ (प्लान 736): सबसे अधिक रिटर्न के लिए। ₹₹1.55 Lakh की पॉलिसी पर करीब ₹3.70 Lakh का मैच्युरिटी फंड मिलेगा। 2. जीवन आनंद (प्लान 715): सुरक्षा और जीवन भर के लाइफ कवर के लिए। 3. जीवन लक्ष्य (प्लान 733): बच्चों की उच्च शिक्षा और संरक्षण के लिए।
- •बजट: ₹10,000 प्रति साल
- •कर लाभ: धारा 80C और 10(10D) के तहत पूर्ण टैक्स छूट
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