Planning early retirement at 50 with a Rs 12.5 crore corpus? Expert explains how to generate Rs 2 lakh monthly incomeAn investor planning early retirement at 50 with a Rs 12.5 crore corpus seeks expert advice on generating Rs 2 lakh monthly income. The exp...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.41 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
8th Pay Commission fitment factor demand: Railway employee body demands multiple fitment factors; minimum pay of Rs 52,600The Indian Railways Technical Supervisors’ Association (IRTSA) has submitted a memorandum to the 8th Pay Commission demanding five distinct...
07 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
8th Pay Commission Pune meeting update: Rs 65,000 as minimum pay, fitment factor of 3.8; what Maharashtra pension body demands from 8th CPC8th Pay Commission: Maharashtra Old Pension Organization representatives met with the 8th Pay Commission in Pune, advocating for a Rs 65,00...
06 May, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
NPS Sanchay scheme launched for informal sector employees: Age, eligibility criteria, minimum investment, withdrawal, exit, and other rules explainedPFRDA has launched NPS Sanchay, a simplified National Pension System variant, to serve India's informal sector employees. This scheme aims ...
06 May, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
NPS Swasthya: A cushion, not fill-in, for health coverCan the NPS Swasthya scheme be an effective substitute for a comprehensive health insurance plan that covers hospitalisation and related ex...
06 May, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
8th Pay Commission for central government teachers: Rs 50,000 minimum pay for Level 1 employee, up to 3.83 fitment factor; what employee body wants from 8th CPCThe employee body representing central government teachers from Union Territories is seeking significant pay hikes in their salaries in the...
27 Apr, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
8th Pay Commission demands for pensioners: One rank one pension, gratuity up to Rs 75 lakh; 10 things key employee body has demandedCentral government pensioners' rights are a key focus in the NC-JCM's 51-page memorandum for the 8th Pay Commission. Demands include a same...
18 Apr, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
Revised NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme rules: Onboarding fee, coverage, claim process, premature exit and moreNew guidelines for NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme PoC 2 are now in effect. Health insurance benefits are mandatory for subscribers. The scheme...
09 Apr, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Think your NPS saving is enough for retirement? Watch out for this common mistake that could derail your financial plansMany investors overlook their National Pension System, assuming retirement plans are on track. However, a 'set and forget' approach can lea...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
How NPS transformed in 2025: 80% withdrawals, 100% equity, and everything else that made it a future ready retirement planning toolThe National Pension System has undergone one of its biggest transformations in 2025, with flexible withdrawals, expanded investment option...
19 Dec, 2025, 07.51 AM IST
7 reasons why NPS Vatsalya may not be a good investment for your childNPS Vatsalya investment: The government has launched NPS Vatsalya, a pension scheme for minors. On the surface, it may seem like a good opt...
10 Oct, 2024, 12.03 PM IST
PFRDA inaugurates app for financial inclusion, boost NPSPFRDA Chairperson Deepak Mohanty has introduced a new web application by Zerodha Broking Limited, enhancing access to the National Pension ...
07 Mar, 2024, 09.16 PM IST
These NPS investors can exit from scheme after 5 years lock-in period onlyAs per the new regulation inserted in the NPS scheme, certain individuals can close their Tier-I NPS account after they have completed five...
17 Mar, 2022, 10.24 AM IST
Why many nearing retirement are extending NPS investment beyond 60 years of ageNPS currently allows subscribers to invest up to the age of 75 with an exit option any time after the age of 60 years of age. However, many...
05 Jan, 2022, 09.48 AM IST
National Pension System entry age limit may be raised to 70 years, exit to 75The pension authority, which regulates both NPS and Atal Pension Yojana or APY, has registered 23% growth in its subscriber base under both...
16 Apr, 2021, 09.53 AM IST
Now invest up to 75 percent in equity option of NPSThe PFRDA has enhanced the limit for NPS under its Active Choice to invest in Asset Class E (equity) to a maximum of 75% from the earlier l...
31 Oct, 2018, 12.33 PM IST