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After the implementation of the UPI-based NPS tatkal platform, PFRDA has stated that it anticipates 2–3 crore new NPS subscribers over the next two years.

NPS is getting a major makeover: PFRDA bets on UPI and new products to expand its reach

NPS is moving beyond traditional pension savings as PFRDA introduces UPI-based onboarding, health coverage and digital tools to attract more…

October 2, 2026 13:51 IST

NPS Swasthya seeks to enable subscribers to build a dedicated corpus for meeting retirement expenses while facilitating access to health insurance and healthcare-related services through the ecosystem established under NPS architecture.

NPS Swasthya 2026: Up to Rs 30 lakh health cover, 25% withdrawal limit and key rules

NPS Swasthya 2026 offers a combination of retirement savings and health protection, with family floater cover of up to Rs…

September 22, 2026 16:06 IST

The service is also expected to be available in multiple Indian languages, making pension products easier to understand and access through a simplified digital onboarding process.

PFRDA plans UPI-based pension accounts for informal workers: How the new system may work

PFRDA is working on a simplified digital pension enrolment system that could allow informal workers to open accounts through their…

September 16, 2026 16:26 IST

The PFRDA has also capped the number of schemes that a Pension Fund can offer and for launching new schemes, Pension Funds will need prior approval from the PFRDA.

NPS schemes to get new names, risk categories; PFRDA gives pension funds 30 days to comply

The circular aims to make the NPS investment options easier for subscribers to understand, including Lifecycle variants, wherever applicable.

September 7, 2026 19:51 IST

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has standardized the charges that Point of Presence (PoP) providers impose on subscribers of the National Pension System (NPS) and NPS Lite.

Using e-NPS? You may not have to pay these NPS charges—but there’s a catch

The Central Recordkeeping Agencies will implement the unified charge structure and deduct applicable charges from the third quarter (Q3) of…

August 31, 2026 14:19 IST

Anyone eligible to open an NPS account can open a Tier I account, which is the primary retirement-savings account. A Tier II account can only be opened if you already have an active Tier I account.

NPS Tier I vs Tier II: Key taxation rules and differences you need to know

NPS Tier II offers greater liquidity compared with Tier I, as account holders can make partial or full withdrawals at…

August 20, 2026 10:41 IST

As per PFRDA, a platform aggregator refers to an online marketplace or digital platform that enables buyers or users to connect with platform service partners to access or avail services offered through the platform.

No minimum NPS investment limit for these individuals: Know who can enrol and how the rules work

Overall, NPS e-Shramik is an important step towards making retirement planning more inclusive. Its biggest differentiator is that it adapts…

August 14, 2026 17:50 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

While the headline-grabbing feature is the option of investing in schemes with up to 100% equity, the more fundamental change lies in how NPS itself is now structured.

NPS gets its biggest makeover yet. How 100% equity is changing retirement planning?

The National Pension System (NPS) is evolving beyond a traditional pension product. With the introduction of the Multiple Scheme Framework…

August 6, 2026 21:30 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

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

Being a tax-efficient scheme, National Pension System (NPS) Vatsalya delivers market-linked returns dependent on pension funds’ performance, 24/7 online access to the account, the power of compounding, and financial stability.

NPS for children: Key rules and estimated corpus by the time your child turns 18

Planning your child’s future? Check NPS Vatsalya eligibility, contribution rules, withdrawal options, tax benefits, and projected corpus by age 18.

July 3, 2026 16:56 IST

Keep cash flow predictable with structured NPS payouts

Market-linked structure can help maintain inflation-adjusted income.

Updated: June 6, 2026 07:36 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

Retiring with NPS? Here’s how your withdrawals will be taxed in 5 common scenarios

This gap between evolving withdrawal rules and existing tax provisions has made retirement planning under NPS more nuanced than before.

May 28, 2026 13:01 IST

Corporate NPS and individual NPS contributions differ mainly in terms of who makes the contribution and the tax benefits available.

Earning Rs 20 lakh, Rs 35 lakh, or Rs 60 lakh? Check how much tax Corporate NPS can save for you

Corporate NPS tax savings explained: How salaried employees earning Rs 20 lakh to Rs 60 lakh can reduce tax under…

May 19, 2026 10:06 IST

The new frameworks also mandate different payout options for subscribers opting for phased withdrawals.

NPS subscribers get more retirement payout flexibility: What PFRDA’s new rules mean for you

NPS subscribers can now opt for phased retirement withdrawals under PFRDA’s new RIS framework. Know how the new payout and…

May 18, 2026 18:42 IST

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