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
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
Retiring with a large EPF corpus? Here’s how to allocate money across fixed income and mutual fundsRetirees with large EPF corpus need to balance safety with growth. Financial planners advise focusing on stable, tax-efficient income gener...
13 May, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
8th Pay Commission pension update: Fearing losses, why this employee body wants assured pension in New Pension System (NPS)Central government employees are concerned about their NPS retirement corpus due to market fluctuations. The All India NPS Employees Federa...
11 May, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
ETtech in-depth: Home interior startups lean on AI to shave costs, chase profitsIndia's home interior sector is turning to AI to combat high customer acquisition costs and operational expenses. Companies like Homelane a...
04 May, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
Planning a Rs 1 crore corpus in 10 years? Here’s how to optimise your mutual fund portfolioBuilding long-term wealth through mutual funds requires a prudent mix of asset allocation, disciplined investing, and regular portfolio rev...
20 Apr, 2026, 01.58 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
Plan today, relax tomorrow: The benefits of NPS for your golden yearsThe National Pension System (NPS) is crafted to provide retirees with a steady financial foundation. It combines market-linked returns with...
05 Mar, 2025, 03.25 PM IST
Zero tax on Rs 13.7 lakh salary? NPS & deductions can make it happenSalaried individuals can achieve zero tax on annual income up to ₹13.7 lakh through standard deductions and investments in NPS. Contributio...
03 Feb, 2025, 09.10 AM IST
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.
29 May, 2023, 03.55 PM IST
6 income tax saving ways for investors to optimise returns in NPS schemeNPS is a voluntary low-cost investment plan designed to enable people to plan for their retirement. One can invest in this scheme through s...
24 Mar, 2023, 08.03 PM IST
The reasons why you should not shun investing in NPS Tier-IINPS Tier-II is the cheapest investment product available now, and its long-term gains could be huge.
27 May, 2019, 12.04 PM IST
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 ...
27 Dec, 2018, 01.18 PM 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
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...
01 May, 2017, 11.09 AM IST
If there is tax parity, lot of EPF investors will switch to NPS: Hemant Contractor, PFRDA“We don’t want insurers and mutual funds to sell pension products unless regulated by PFRDA.”
02 May, 2016, 09.23 AM IST
2015 is certainly going to be the year of the NPS: Balram Bhagat, CEO, UTI Retirement SolutionsThe additional Rs 50,000 tax deduction for investments in the NPS proposed in this year’s Budget is just one of the many benefits that the ...
16 Mar, 2015, 08.27 AM IST