Centre extends Old Pension Scheme (OPS) benefit to compassionate ground appointees: Application date to decide eligibility; who will benefit?Central government employees appointed on compassionate grounds before 2004, but joining after, can now opt for the Old Pension Scheme (OPS...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
8th Pay Commission latest news: Can 8th CPC submit its report before Mid-2027 as Lucknow meetings begin?8th Pay Commission news: Central government employees are anticipating the 8th Pay Commission's report, with some associations suggesting a...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.12 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
Filing pension complaints gets easier as PFRDA rolls out AI-enabled Pension Sahayak: Key features explainedPFRDA has launched Pension Sahayak, an AI-powered platform simplifying pension grievance redressal. This upgrade from the old CGMS offers w...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.24 PM 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
PFRDA launches AI-powered portal to transform pension grievance redressalThe PFRDA has unveiled 'Pension Sahayak,' an AI-powered platform designed to streamline pension services. This initiative aims to boost inc...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
PFRDA tightens NPS audit rules: Pension body orders regular audit checks for PoP service providersThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority now requires Points of Presence offering National Pension System services to undergo ...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
New tax regime: 7 ways for salaried employees to reduce their tax liability while filing ITR for FY 2025-26Salaried individuals can still reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26. Key deductions include employer contribu...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
RBI eases investment rules for NRIs, OCIs; permits designated repatriable rupee accountsThe Reserve Bank of India has updated investment rules for Non-Resident Indians and Overseas Citizens of India. Individuals residing outsid...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Lenskart shares in focus as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, others purchase stake in Rs 1,960 crore block dealLenskart Solutions saw significant stake activity as marquee investors bought Rs 1,960 crore in a block deal, with Platinum Jasmine A 2018 ...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and others buy stake in Rs 1,960 crore Lenskart block dealADIA-backed Platinum Jasmine A 2018 Trust sold a 2.3% stake in Lenskart through a Rs 1,960 crore block deal. The transaction attracted stro...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Now easier to enrol for NPS: Pension body launches StAR NPS for online onboardingThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has launched a new digital platform called StAR NPS. This platform, developed by BSE ...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
8th Pay Commission salary hike: Why this employee body is recommending Rs 55,000 minimum basic pay to 8th CPCThe Jammu & Kashmir Employees' Federation has urged the 8th Pay Commission to implement a fitment factor of 3.05 and a minimum basic pay of...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
NPS withdrawal rules clarified: Postal department says pension body explains conditions to withdraw 100% NPS-Lite corpusNPS-Lite subscribers can now withdraw their entire accumulated pension wealth up to Rs 2 lakh as a lump sum, the Department of Posts announ...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Kotak Alts raises $1 billion through 14th real estate fundKotak Alts has successfully raised one billion dollars for its fourteenth real estate fund. The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority anchored the...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.33 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...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM 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