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
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
Started investing in your 40s? You can still achieve your financial goals, but focus on these priorities firstAshish Mishra is currently focussing on two primary financial goals — his child’s education and an early retirement at 51. Here’s what the ...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.38 AM 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
Will Rs 32 lakh EPF corpus withdrawal be tax-free? Are there better options than withdrawing?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I contributed to EPF until 2021 while working at an MNC. Since moving to a startup in 2022 that doesn’t offer PF,...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.52 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
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
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
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
New income tax regime: Don’t miss out on these 3 key deductions that will reduce your taxable income & help save more taxMany taxpayers mistakenly believe the New Tax Regime offers no deductions. However, salaried employees and pensioners can claim a Rs 75,000...
30 May, 2026, 08.45 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
Can salary-linked SIPs transform mutual fund investing for salaried Indians? Experts weigh inSebi has proposed a framework allowing salaried employees to invest in mutual funds through salary deductions, similar to EPF and NPS. This...
25 May, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Salary hike this appraisal season? New labour codes and tax rules may change your real take-home payAppraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...
18 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Man, who retired at 45 with Rs 1 crore, explains how he runs household on just Rs 50,000 a month nowA former HR professional, Amit Chilka, retired at 45 with Rs 1 crore and a Pune flat, relocating to Dehradun. His monthly expenses signific...
15 May, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
NPS gets new investment option: Pension body allows NPS funds to invest in these rupee bondsThe PFRDA has updated NPS investment guidelines, effective May 13, 2026, to include rupee-denominated bonds issued by the New Development B...
14 May, 2026, 04.22 PM 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