Most Affordable Term Insurance Plans in India (2026)

Term insurance is already cheap — these plans are the cheapest of all for a healthy buyer, giving maximum cover for the lowest premium.

Our top pick for this is HDFC Life Click 2 Protect Super — Among the cheapest term plans in India paired with a top-tier claim-settlement record — the best all-round value for most healthy buyers wanting straightforward, reliable cover.

#NameScoreCover up toClaim Ratio*Premium*/mo (₹1Cr)Standout
1HDFC Life Click 2 Protect SuperTop pick9.2/10Up to ₹20Cr~99.5%~₹500Cheapest + top CSR
5Bajaj Allianz Smart Protect Goal8.4/10Up to ₹10Cr~99%~₹530Flexible + return-of-premium
7Kotak e-Term8.1/10Up to ₹10Cr~99%~₹510Affordable online plan

Best overall

1

HDFC Life Click 2 Protect Super

Among the cheapest term plans in India paired with a top-tier claim-settlement record — the best all-round value for most healthy buyers wanting straightforward, reliable cover.

9.2
/ 10
Cover up to
Up to ₹20Cr
Claim Ratio*
~99.5%
Premium*/mo (₹1Cr)
~₹500
Standout
Cheapest + top CSR
  • Very low premium
  • Excellent claim-settlement ratio
  • Flexible cover options
  • Riders add to premium
  • Medicals for high cover
  • Online-first servicing
5

Bajaj Allianz Smart Protect Goal

A flexible, affordable plan with return-of-premium and multiple cover options — a solid value choice with a dependable insurer.

8.4
/ 10
Cover up to
Up to ₹10Cr
Claim Ratio*
~99%
Premium*/mo (₹1Cr)
~₹530
Standout
Flexible + return-of-premium
  • Competitive premium
  • Return-of-premium option
  • Flexible cover terms
  • Return-of-premium costs more
  • Mid-tier rider menu
  • Medicals for high cover
7

Kotak e-Term

A clean, affordable online term plan from Kotak Life with simple buying and good cover options — a no-frills value pick for digital buyers.

8.1
/ 10
Cover up to
Up to ₹10Cr
Claim Ratio*
~99%
Premium*/mo (₹1Cr)
~₹510
Standout
Affordable online plan
  • Low premium
  • Easy online purchase
  • Decent claim record
  • Basic rider menu
  • Online-only support
  • Medicals for high cover

Other term plans by need

Premiums indicative for a healthy ~30-year-old non-smoker (₹1Cr, 30-year term); claim ratios indicative. Get a personalised quote before buying. Information only, not insurance advice.