Overview

This is a group insurance plan that can be used by employers to take care of their gratuity liabilities. it is meant to be for the employer-employee groups and the initial contributions towards this plan are made by the employers. It is beneficial to both employers and the employees and can include things like tax benefits and advantages of growth provided by investments made in the equity and money markets. The investments in this ULIP are made in 6 different funds that range from secure to moderate in terms of their risk ratings.

Eligibility Conditions of Kotak Gratuity Group Plan

Key Features of Kotak Gratuity Group Plan

Benefits/Advantages of Kotak Gratuity Group Plan

The benefits under this scheme are twofold, one for the employer and the other for the employees.

• The benefits for the employers are

  • Any income that is generated through investments in an approved gratuity fund will be exempt from tax under Section 10(25)(iv).
  • Contributions made to an approved gratuity fund can be shown as deductible under section 36 (1)(v) of the IT Act.
  • This plan offers a range of 6 funds in which to invest.
  • It allows for unlimited free switching between funds.

• The benefits for employees are:

  • The plan is not limited to just a gratuity since it provides a sum assured in case of death.
  • The gratuity benefits received by government employees is tax free.
  • For non-government employees the limit for tax exemption is Rs. 10 lakhs.
  • Death benefits paid to employees will be exempt from tax.

How the Plan Works?

This is a plan that is meant for an employer-employee group so it has a master policyholder. That policyholder can appoint trustees for this plan, whose job it will be to look after the administration of this gratuity trust. When the kotak life policy is purchased, the master policyholder will make the initial contribution to the policy. A decision on what the sum assured under this policy will be, can also be decided at this time, provided that it is not lower than a minimum of Rs. 1,000. This contribution can then be invested in 6 funds. When a member of the group is eligible for gratuity or they leave the group, the gratuity payments to them will be made by redeeming the units held.

Investment Options

There are 6 funds, in which policyholders can invest or switch between. Each of these funds has its own risk ratings and splits on investments in equity and money markets. The funds that can be invested in are:

GST of 18% is applicable on life insurance effective from the 1st of July, 2017