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ULIP vs Mutual Fund SIP Calculator

30 August 2025 by
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Most of ULIPs have hidden charges. Our calculator shows you the ULIPs without any hidden charges. Please note that this calculator shouldn't be considered for ULIPs having high charges.

We've handpicked plans that only have Mortality and Fund Management Charges to help you maximize your returns. See the list of recommended ULIPs here or Contact Us to learn more.

ULIP vs MF SIP Calculator

ULIP vs Mutual Fund SIP Calculator

Investment Details

Monthly SIP amount must be at least ₹1,000
Investment period must be at least 5 years (ULIP lock-in)
Withdraw after must be greater than or equal to investment period
Expected return must be between 1% and 50%

ULIP Parameters

Mortality charges cannot be negative
Fund management charges must be between 0% and 1.35% (IRDAI limit)

Mutual Fund Parameters

Expense ratio must be between 0% and 2.25% (SEBI limit)

• ULIP gains are tax-exempt under Section 10(10D); MF gains are taxed @ 12.5 % after ₹1.25 L exemption (not modelled).
• Illustration only – actual costs, taxes, and returns may vary ; Market risks apply to both ULIP & Mutual Fund investments.

FAQs

Mortality Charges are usually differ with age & gender and also differ from Insurer to insurer, can change from time to time.

Below are charges for reference purpose, for actual Mortality charge you can refer the policy document or reach out to insurer

Age of Life AssuredCharges for Male per 1000 sum at riskCharges for Female per 1000 sum at risk
251.31.31
301.491.385
351.681.46
402.6452.11
453.612.76
507.0655.265
5510.527.77
6016.4112.865
6522.317.96


ULIPs will have lot of hidden charges apart from Mortality Charges and Fund Management charges. On an Average ULIPs charge 4% of Premiums as charges. 

Please go through your policy document for the charges, our reach out to us at Know my ULIP.

At Honvest, we suggest only those ULIPs having Mortality Charges & FMC, so that you can maximise your returns. Please check the ULIPs here

IRDAI (Insurance Regulator in India) has set a limit of 1.35% for Equity Funds. Currently most of the ULIPs are charging 1.35% except a few. 

To know those charging lesser than 1.35%, please WhatsApp Us 

Returns are purely market dependent, please don't fall for any false promises made by bank representatives or insurance agents. ULIP investments are subject to market risks. 

Example : Nifty 50 has given 16.9% (5yr CAGR) & 11.2% (10yr CAGR)

Expense Ratio is the charge of managing the fund, charge by AMC to the investor by adjusting daily from the NAV.

SEBI (Regulator of Capital Markets in India) has set limit of 2.25% this includes the regular and direct mutual funds. While actual expense ratio differ from fund to fund. The Average would be around 1%.



For an Honest advice on ULIPs & MFs

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or feel free to reach out at hello@honvest.com

Our certified Insurance Advisors can help you with Best options available

Regards,

Honvest Team.

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