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100% equity NPS schemes have attracted younger investors, says Sriram Iyer, MD & CEO, HDFC Pension FundThe multiple-scheme framework introduced last year, the lower mandatory annuitisation requirement, and the growing focus on non-government ...
Returning to India from the UK? Capital gains and inheritance tax may still applyNon-resident Indians should note that leaving the UK doesn't automatically terminate tax residency. Retaining connections might keep your t...
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...
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...
Is NPS Vatsalya a good fit for your child’s education fund?The scheme can now help build an education corpus, but the mandatory 20% annuitisation is a drawback.
NPS Overhaul: From lower annuitisation and extended investment timelines to flexible withdrawals how new changes have made NPS more investor-friendlyLower annuitisation, extended investment timelines and flexible withdrawals have made NPS more investor-friendly.
Two large banks file applications to enter pension bizThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority is seeing new interest from major banks wanting to manage pension funds. PFRDA is als...
Investors know about NPS but do not invest: What is keeping you away from NPS?While awareness about the National Pension System (NPS) has increased, investors are not drawn to this retirement scheme, according to the ...
The NPS advantage: Are you missing it?The pension scheme offers loads of benefits to subscribers. Find out why you should not let this opportunity pass.
PFRDA looking to introduce minimum assured return product: ChairmanThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is working on plans to introduce innovative retirement benefit products, such...
No pension fund has made investments in bonds rated below AA: Supratim Bandyopadhyay, PFRDAMost pension fund managers follow their own investment guidelines which are stricter than what PFRDA has laid down, says PFRDA Chairman, Su...
Looking at NPS for tax saving? Find out if the investment suits your financial profileIf you are looking to invest in NPS merely to save tax, you need to weigh its pros and cons as it is more of a retirement focused investmen...
5 reasons why investors stay away from NPS. But should you?Tax treatment of the corpus is the basic reason why many investors shy away. Only 40% of the corpus is tax free, compared to 100% in other ...
What attracts investors to NPS?Despite ultra low charges, wide choice of funds, ease of investment and tax benefits, many investors still don't want to go for the NPS.
PFRDA is examining low returns, mandatory annuitisation under NPS"It is not fair to compare the rate of interest on a financial instrument of, say, 5 to 10 years duration with that of an annuity contract....
NPS investors should be able to gradually withdraw corpus: Hemant Contractor, PFRDAPFRDA Chairman talks about the changes that have made NPS more attractive and why corporate houses should consider rolling it out for emplo...
Is NPS the right investment option for you?The structuring of the NPS may not be ideal for some who are looking to save for retirement. Read on to find out more before you plan to in...
‘Tax parity needed in retirement products'PFRDA chairman Hemant Contractor believes that tax parity in retirement products is critical if India is to be a pensioned society.
Budget 2016: Despite clarification from finance ministry, confusion over EPF taxation remainsThe finance ministry clarified on Tuesday that 60% of the contributions made from April 1, 2016 and the interest they earn will be taxed at...
What Chheda should do to reduce his tax liabilityTaxspanner.com estimates that Vimal Chheda can reduce his tax by almost Rs 30,000 simply by tinkering with his pay structure.