Retirement planning: Why costs, asset allocation, and compounding matter more than chasing returnsA pension is not really a lump sum. It is years of groceries, medicines and bills paid out across a 25-year or longer retirement. Hence, th...
29 Sep, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
NPS Swasthya latest guidelines: How much do you need to contribute? Check fees, withdrawal and exit rulesThe PFRDA has unveiled comprehensive operational guidelines for the NPS Swasthya health cover. These guidelines specify minimum contributio...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
In 1903, America’s first Black national park superintendent took charge at Sequoia; his troops completed more improvements that summer than the previous three years combinedCaptain Charles Young became the first Black acting superintendent of national parks in 1903. He oversaw significant road and trail improve...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.13 AM IST
NPS risk labels: Will PFRDA’s new framework help subscribers make better choicesThe unwieldy retirement scheme is becoming more organised through risk-based classification, standardised disclosures, uniform naming conve...
14 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
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 ...
14 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos may rally over 21%, according to analystsWith the US market shedding weight overnight, the probability is high that Thursday will see another day of choppy trading. The best way to...
10 Sep, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Revised NPS rules for subscribers: PFRDA classifies NPS schemes into five categories; how it will make scheme selection easier for youNPS subscribers will experience significant changes in pension fund categorization and presentation. A new framework standardizes scheme se...
01 Sep, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
NPS charges revised from October 1, 2026: Check new PoP onboarding and annual charges for NPS, NPS LiteStarting on October 1, 2026, new charges will be introduced for the National Pension System. All subscribers are required to pay a one-time...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
NPS Corporate scheme reclassified for government, non-govt entities; pension body also revises key charges for NPS subscribersThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has reclassified the National Pension System's Corporate scheme into 'Legal E...
11 Mar, 2026, 05.55 PM 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
Investing in NPS to cost more. Here's whyNPS Trust will restart recovering administrative expenses 0.005% per annum of the Asset under Management (AUM) on a daily accrual basis to ...
02 Aug, 2019, 11.18 AM IST
Know the various charges of the National Pension SystemCompared to other investments, charges in NPS are low, still do not merely compare investment products on their costs but see whether it su...
25 Nov, 2017, 10.35 AM IST
Low-cost NPS Tier II has beaten direct MFsNPS Tier II funds perform better than mutual funds due to low costs. But ambiguity over taxation and other problems keep investors away.
27 Jul, 2016, 06.15 PM IST
- IDFC Pension Fund pulls out of NPS; four new pension funds set to join scheme
IDFC Pension Fund, one of the six pension funds managing NPS investments, has decided to quit even as 4 new players are set to join in.
01 Nov, 2012, 01.19 PM IST
- NPS fee hike to make pension fund management sustainable: IDFC
IDFC today said the proposed revision in fund management charges will help sustain the retirement fund industry.
08 Aug, 2012, 08.41 PM IST
ET Wealth: NPS charges need to be revised: Yogesh Agarwal, PFRDA chairmanAgarwal says a slightly higher NPS charge is actually in the interest of investors, and the NPS will emerge as the best pension option.
06 Aug, 2012, 08.34 AM IST
Pension fund regulator makes the right movePension fund regulator done well to raise the commission for distributors of NPS. It will motivate banks and financial institutions to mkt ...
31 Jan, 2012, 08.34 AM IST