Thursday, 1 October 2015

Dwindling interest rates – time to rethink about your Fixed Deposits

With the current scenario of interest rates on Bank deposits, time has come to review the fixed income component of your regular income from deposits. You can observe from the following chart that in coming 5 years, the interest rates are going to come down to 4-5% levels, which may have a direct impact on your lifestyle.

INTEREST RATE PROJECTIONS FOR NEXT 10 YEARS

India Interest Rate Forecast - SEPTEMBER 2015 - www.tradingeconomics.com

Interest Rate in India is expected to be 7.00 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate Interest Rate in India to stand at 7.00 in 12 months time. In the long-term, the India Interest Rate is projected to trend around 4.50 in 2020, 4.00 in 2030 and 4.00 percent in 2050, according to our econometric models.

Year 
INDIA
CHINA
EUROZONE
USA
AUSTRALIA
U.K
2015
7.25
4.6
0.05
0.25
2
0.5
2016
7
4.6
0.15
0.5
2
0.75
2017
6.5
4.75
0.25
0.75
2
1
2018
6
4.8
0.5
1
2
1.5
2019
5
4.9
1
2
2
2
2020
4.5
5
1.5
3
2
3
2021
4
5
1.5
3
2
4
2022
4
4.75
1.5
3.25
2
4
2023
4
4.75
1.5
3.5
2
4
2024
4
4.5
1.5
3.75
2
4
2025
4
4.5
1.5
4
2
4


Immediate Annuities – the way out: You may be aware that Immediate Annuities sold by Life Insurance Companies offer annual return of around 6.90% to 7.25% (depending on the age of the Life Assured) immediately after the payment of premium (Single) – and the Interest payable is FIXED for the life time of the Life Assured with Return of Purchase Price. These policies have another added feature – Annuity at the same rate to the nominee after the death of Life Assured with return of purchase price to the nominee.

If you are looking for a fixed monthly income at present rate for the rest of your life, please buy an Immediate Annuity Policy before the Life Insurance companies withdraw these schemes and insulate yourself from Bank Interest rate fluctuations. The following chart shows the probable gap between FDs and Immediate Annuity:
g-term, the India Interest Rate is projected to trend around 4.50 in 2020, 4.00 in 2030 and 4.00 percent in 2050, according to our econometric models.

Other unique features of Immediate Annuities:

The following are the other benefits available in immediate annuities:


  • Age at entry is 30 years
  • Annuity starts when you are 40 yrs of age or above (if opted for)
  •  This ensures stable income for you as long as you live
  •   Ideal for those who do not receive any pension from their employers
  •   And for those, who want a stable income till they live
      There is NO TDS at source

The following are the approximate Annuity rates of two major Life Insurance companies. For exact information, you may consult your personal financial advisor:

Name of the Life Insurance company
Minimum amount of Monthly annuity in Rs.

Maximum Annuity Rs.

Age
40 yrs

Age
50 yrs


Age
60 yrs

Age
70 yrs

LIC OF INDIA

500

NO LIMIT

6.93%

7.0%


7.1%

7.26%

HDFC LIFE

1000

NO LIMIT

6.19%


6.49%

6.78%

6.91%

If you want to invest in LIC'S JEEVAN AKSHAY VI, you may contact us at invinsmart@gmail.com.



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