Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company has launched a new equity fund for its pension plan customers. The SUD Life NIFTY Alpha 50 Index Pension Fund brings a focused approach to long-term wealth creation by investing in 50 high-performing stocks selected from the top 300 companies. The fund will track the benchmark NIFTY Alpha 50 Index which boasts a proven track record, having demonstrated strong performance over its 12-year market presence. The index has clocked a CAGR of more than 30% in the past five years.The SUD Life NIFTY Alpha 50 Index Pension Fund diversifies across high-growth sectors, including financial services, consumer goods, capital goods & infrastructure, healthcare and technology. It combines strategic sector allocation with rigorous stock selection, thereby offering investors a powerful channel to build a robust retirement corpus while actively participating in India’s market growth story. The portfolio will undergo a strategic refresh every quarter, ensuring consistent relevance and optimal performance.“We are introducing a strategic asset for our customers. This fund is a direct reflection of our commitment to providing high-performance investment pathways specifically designed for long-term retirement planning,” says Abhay Tewari, MD & CEO of Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company. The SUD Life NIFTY Alpha 50 Index Pension Fund blends equity market exposure with the disciplined savings framework of a unit-linked pension plan. Vivek Jain, Chief Business Officer of Life Insurance at Policybazaar, says, “In India, retirement planning is often seen as a balancing act between cautious savings and the hope of market-linked growth. The SUD Life NIFTY Alpha 50 Index Pension Fund is designed to utilise India’s high-growth sectors while prioritizing long-term stability.”Unit-linked pension plans are a good way to build a retirement corpus. However, pension plans from life insurance companies have higher charges compared to the ultra low-cost New Pension System (NPS). The NPS also offers greater choice and flexibility to investors.
