New tax regime: Save up to Rs 65,500 in tax through your employer's NPS contribution; here's how to claim itSection 80CCD(2) provides a tax deduction for employer contributions to NPS. This benefit remains available under the new tax regime for sa...
23 Jul, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Can a ₹1 crore NPS corpus generate more than ₹1 lakh per month? What the new RIS framework offersRetirees now have a new way to manage their National Pension System (NPS) corpus, offering flexibility and potential for growth. The Retire...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Higher take-home salary or bigger retirement corpus? How the proposed EPF change could affect your futureA government proposal may allow employees to voluntarily reduce their EPF contributions. This change could increase immediate take-home sal...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
PFRDA introduces NPS PRIDE-Disha: Subscribers can track SIP returns, 5,000 days of NAV data and moreThe PFRDA has launched NPS PRIDE-Disha, a new digital toolkit for subscribers. This tool allows comparisons of historical pension fund perf...
15 Jul, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Rs 15,000 monthly investment for 20 years: NPS or mutual funds? Know which may leave you with a bigger retirement corpusRetirement planning often pits National Pension System (NPS) against equity mutual funds. While mutual funds offer flexibility and potentia...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Filing ITR? Don’t ignore the ‘nature of employment’ field; it can affect NPS & retirement tax benefitsThe "Nature of Employment" field in the ITR is more than a routine disclosure. An incorrect selection can affect certain tax benefits, incl...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Annuity flexibility, tax tweaks can accelerate NPS growth: Axis Pension Fund CEO Sumit ShuklaA senior executive believes greater flexibility in retirement withdrawals and restored tax incentives could significantly boost the Nationa...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Rs 1.50 lakh/month income from Rs 1.5 crore corpus? Easy retirement strategies explainedRetiring with Rs 1.5 cr can provide a monthly income, but the amount depends on risk appetite and investment returns. Experts suggest withd...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
New NPS withdrawal plan: Retirement Income Scheme offers an orderly exit, but no return guaranteeThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has introduced the Retirement Income Scheme (RIS) under NPS, allowing retiree...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
What is Retirement Income Scheme in NPS; how do SPR and SUR work?Under National Pension System's (NPS) Retirement Income Schemes (RIS), subscribers can choose periodic payouts till age 85 via Systematic P...
26 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
NPS growth, performance, market-linked annuities; Sriram Iyer, CEO of HDFC Pension, talks about India’s changing retirement landscapeIndia's retirement planning is evolving with rising private sector NPS participation and evolving annuity products. While government contri...
25 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Can salary-linked SIPs transform mutual fund investing for salaried Indians? Experts weigh inSebi has proposed a framework allowing salaried employees to invest in mutual funds through salary deductions, similar to EPF and NPS. This...
25 May, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Are you ready for your retirement? 76% Indians are not ready; check other details of surveyA survey by 1 Finance Magazine reveals a significant gap in retirement preparedness among Indians aged 40-60. Nearly 76% lack detailed plan...
21 May, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
NPS gets new investment option: Pension body allows NPS funds to invest in these rupee bondsThe PFRDA has updated NPS investment guidelines, effective May 13, 2026, to include rupee-denominated bonds issued by the New Development B...
14 May, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
How Corporate NPS works and tax benefits it offers; know the exit ruleNPS Corporate Model is for organizations that want to support their workforce with a long-term savings plan for retirement—without the hass...
14 Apr, 2025, 10.34 AM IST
NPS investment: Why exit barrier is the biggest positive feature of the NPS, explains Sriram Iyer of HDFC PensionMany individuals have concerns that their money will get stuck in the NPS till retirement. That’s not necessarily a bad thing because the m...
27 May, 2024, 06.30 AM IST
Best performing NPS funds for different asset allocationsNPS portfolios are a mix of 2-3 different funds. We identify the best performing funds for different asset allocations to help optimise you...
01 May, 2017, 01.29 PM IST