The annuity rates vary by purchase price band. The purchase price bands are as specified below:
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Band
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Purchase Price
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Band 1
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Less than ₹100,000
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Band 2
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₹100,000 to less than ₹250,000
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Band 3
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₹250,000 to less than ₹500,000
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Band 4
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₹500,000 to less than ₹2,500,000
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Band 5
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₹2,500,000 and above
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For example, for a 60-year old annuitant, the applicable annuity rate for purchase price of ₹250,000 may be 6.35%. However, a higher annuity rate of 6.54% may apply if the purchase price is, say, ₹500,000. Please note that the annuity rate is subject to change depending on the prevailing economic conditions; however the rates once applied at the time of entry are guaranteed for the rest of his/ her life on the given purchase price.
