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OPS comeback: Centre says states can decide, rules out revival for Central Government employees

Old Pension Scheme comeback: Centre says states can decide OPS restoration; what it means for govt employees

The Centre has ruled out any move to restore the Old Pension Scheme for Central Government employees, saying OPS restoration…

August 11, 2026 17:16 IST

Corporate NPS AUM has grown at a faster pace of 25%, whereas the subscriber base has grown at around 20%, highlighting the increasing adoption of NPS among salaried and private-sector employees.

Paying more tax under the new regime? Here’s how corporate NPS can help salaried employees save

Simply joining Corporate NPS does not, by itself, reduce or affect an employee’s gratuity, EPF benefits, bonus or other statutory…

August 10, 2026 16:51 IST

NPS gets more equity, flexibility and tax advantages: Is it now a serious alternative to mutual funds?

NPS gets a new edge over mutual funds: Why the old ‘pension product’ tag may no longer fit

NPS is no longer just a pension product. With higher equity exposure, low costs, tax benefits and more flexible withdrawal…

August 9, 2026 16:06 IST

How much pension does Rs 1 crore of NPS corpus generate under different annuity options?

Here’s a detailed comparison of the available annuity choices and the pension they can generate to help you make a…

Updated: August 6, 2026 19:54 IST

Any changes coming to the Unified Pension Scheme? Govt finally responds in Lok Sabha

Will govt make changes to or replace Unified Pension Scheme? Here’s what Parliament was told

The Centre has told Parliament that there is no proposal to modify or replace the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), despite…

Updated: August 6, 2026 18:37 IST

NPS vs mutual funds: How the same monthly investment could grow to Rs 5.17 crore instead of Rs 3.56 crore

NPS vs mutual funds: How Corporate NPS creates a Rs 1.61 crore bigger retirement corpus in 25 years

Can the same monthly retirement investment create a much bigger corpus without earning higher returns? A PPFAS Pension presentation compares…

August 5, 2026 16:25 IST

A disciplined investment approach, supported by periodic reviews rather than frequent changes, is generally more effective for building a retirement corpus.

When should NPS subscribers change their pension fund managers?

A switch can improve long-term compounding if an investor moves from a consistently underperforming fund manager to one that has…

August 3, 2026 16:53 IST

NPS PRIDE-DISHA is aimed at helping subscribers make better retirement planning decisions by providing transparent, standardised and easy-to-understand performance comparisons of pension funds.

PFRDA launches NPS PRIDE-DISHA: Know how the new pension fund comparison tool works

Unlike traditional point-to-point return comparisons, NPS PRIDE-DISHA allows members to see how their retirement funds would have grown under various…

July 17, 2026 14:36 IST

Naresh Bhardwaj, 45, built his retirement plan around PPF and NPS.

No Stocks. No Mutual Funds. No Crypto. Yet He’s Set to Retire at 50 With Over Rs 3 Crore

How a 45-year-old Master’s in English beat Finance graduates in wealth building, with his plan to retire at 50 in…

July 16, 2026 13:50 IST

Auto Choice is NPS's lifecycle-based investment option where the asset allocation is determined automatically based on the subscriber's age.

Investing in NPS after 45? Here’s how to pick between Active and Auto Choice

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) allows NPS subscribers opting for the Active Choice investment option to select…

July 15, 2026 16:26 IST

NPS alert for Central govt employees: Finance Ministry issues fresh warning on delayed contributions

Finance Ministry flags delayed NPS contributions. Why this matters for employees

The Ministry of Finance has directed all Central government departments to ensure that National Pension System (NPS) contributions are credited…

Updated: July 14, 2026 16:30 IST

PFRDA revises NPS framework for government entities; what has changed

NPS rules changed for government entities: PFRDA announces key relief

PFRDA has allowed government entities under the National Pension System (NPS) to continue using Point of Presence (PoP) services by…

June 23, 2026 15:07 IST

Based on the structure of recent ITR forms, NPS deductions can be claimed in all commonly used return forms, including ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-3 and ITR-4, subject to the taxpayer’s eligibility.

NPS tax benefits in FY 2026-27: Deductions available under old and new tax regimes

For taxpayers opting for the old tax regime, NPS remains one of the instruments that allows deductions beyond the standard…

June 22, 2026 13:54 IST

Exclusive: ‘EPF to NPS portability to trigger a sea change in pension industry’ Q&A with HDFC Pension Fund Management MD & CEO Sriram Iyer

HDFC Pension Fund Management aims to triple its subscriber base to 10 million in 3-4 years, focusing on corporates, gig…

June 16, 2026 05:26 IST

Exclusive: BHIM eyes NPS distribution to deepen financial services play

NPCI BHIM Services is teaming up with PFRDA to enable NPS account opening through the BHIM app, aiming to expand…

June 15, 2026 17:52 IST

If you open an NPS account under the StAR NPS platform, you will be charged Rs 200 plus applicable taxes as the onboarding fee.

NPS onboarding now fully digital for subscribers: How to enrol online through the new StAR NPS platform?

Currently, the ‘StAR NPS’ platform shall be utilised for onboarding of subscribers as well as for processing of contributions under…

June 5, 2026 15:10 IST

Retirees often face a choice between using NPS or building a retirement corpus through mutual funds and generating income via an SWP.

Rs 1 crore retirement corpus: NPS or SWP – which delivers better long-term outcomes?

While both can generate similar retirement income, the key difference is that the SWP investor keeps a larger portion of…

June 4, 2026 08:08 IST

NPS new 100% equity option: Who can invest, lock-in rules, age conditions and risks

NPS subscribers in the non-government sector can now access high-risk schemes with up to 100% equity exposure under PFRDA’s new…

May 25, 2026 19:12 IST

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