The National Pension System (NPS) is a popular retirement savings scheme in India, which has two tiers: Tier 1 and Tier 2. While Tier 1 is mandatory and has restrictions on withdrawals, Tier 2 is ...

According to Jha, the assured payout framework complements recent NPS reforms rather than replacing them. “Higher equity ...

The initiative is aligned with the provisions of the PFRDA Act and seeks to strengthen the security and predictability of ...

The scheme aligns with the national vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, contributing to the broader objective of building a ...

Pension regulator overhauling National Pension System to introduce assured payouts and flexible withdrawal norms, aiming to ...

In December 2025, PFRDA announced some sweeping changes that has made NPS a far more compelling investment product for ...

Both NPS and debt mutual funds offer tax benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. However, NPS has an additional tax benefit on the employer's contribution up to 10% of basic salary. Debt ...

PFRDA Chairman Sivasubramanian Ramann outlines a major shift toward making the National Pension System (NPS) a market-driven ...

CA Parag Jain, Tax Head at 1 Finance, said there is a growing expectation of a higher standard deduction, potentially raised ...

PFRDA has formed a 15-member expert committee to explore assured pension payout options under the National Pension System.

National Pension System subscribers may soon receive assured payouts. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority ...

Open to all Indian citizens, including NRI/OCI. Beneficiaries are minor children, below 18 years of age. Account to be ...