Govt may hike FDI limit in pension sector; Bill likely in Monsoon SessionThe government is poised to significantly boost foreign direct investment in the pension sector, potentially raising the limit to 100%. A b...
19 Apr, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Regulator allows banks to sponsor NPS pension funds; PFRDA clears framework in principleBanks can now sponsor pension funds for National Pension System assets. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority approved this...
02 Jan, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Govt likely to introduce two key financial sector bills in winter sessionThe government may introduce two key financial sector bills, including the proposed law for facilitating privatisation of public sector ban...
24 Oct, 2021, 11.25 AM IST
Cabinet may take up amendments to PFRDA Act soon; Bill in Winter sessionIn March, Parliament approved a Bill to increase FDI limit in the insurance sector from 49 per cent to 74 per cent. The Insurance Act, 1938...
12 Sep, 2021, 12.52 PM IST
PFRDA, NPS Trust ready for separation, awaiting amendment in Act by ParliamentFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced to separate the NPS Trust from the PFRDA with appropriate organisational structure, keepi...
05 Aug, 2021, 04.31 PM IST
Govt may hike FDI limit in pension sector to 74%; Bill likely in monsoon sessionAmendment to Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Act, 2013 seeking to raise FDI limit in the pension sector may come ...
11 Apr, 2021, 01.15 PM IST
PFRDA expects process for NPS Trust separation to start next fiscalKeeping in view the wider interest of the subscribers and to maintain arm's length relationship of the NPS Trust with the PFRDA, steps will...
12 Nov, 2020, 03.32 PM IST
Pension Fund Regulatory Development Authority gearing up for National Pension System separationA consultant will be appointed soon to carry out the restructuring, PFRDA chairman Supratim Bandyopadhyay said. PFRDA is the regulator for ...
10 Nov, 2020, 10.13 AM IST
Govt mulls changes in PFRDA Act; to separate it from NPS Trust for govt staffShe also said that the government will help ease in mobility while in jobs.
01 Feb, 2020, 03.49 PM IST
Budget 2019 makes lump sum withdrawal of 60% from NPS totally tax freeAs per the changes approved by the Cabinet, a person on maturity at the age of 60 would be able to withdraw up to 60 percent of the corpus ...
03 Jan, 2020, 04.09 PM IST
Budget 2019: Govt proposes to separate NPS Trust from PFRDAPFRDA implements and regulates the National Pension System and Atal Pension Yojana through various intermediaries including, the NPS Trust.
05 Jul, 2019, 05.05 PM IST
With InvITs, pension funds have more optionsPFRDA has created a separate asset class for investment with InvITs and REITs.
22 May, 2017, 10.54 AM IST
PFRDA asks Pension Advisory Committee to study relaxing 40 pc annuity ruleAs National Pension System has failed to attract private subscribers in a big way, PFRDA is trying to make the product more attractive.
08 Nov, 2016, 09.00 PM IST
PFRDA lists norms to protect pensioners' NAV from market turmoilPension funds invest contribution of subscribers in the National Pension System as per the guidelines prescribed by regulator PFRDA.
12 Jun, 2016, 01.26 PM IST
More companies should shift employee retirement savings from Employees’ Provident FundAs EPF is mandated for employees with monthly salaries up to Rs 6,500, large cos have given their better-paid employees a choice to join th...
06 Feb, 2013, 02.15 PM IST
- NPS Trust suggests clean-up action plan for pension fund managers
The New Pension Scheme (NPS) Trust has 'suggested' a clean-up action plan for the seven pension fund managers.
24 Jan, 2012, 08.31 AM IST
- NPS co can have 26% alien stake
PFRDA has decided to allow 26% foreign holding in the co that will manage funds for the govt’s NPS.
12 May, 2007, 02.45 AM IST