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
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
Govt may hike FDI limit in pension sector; Bill likely in Monsoon SessionThe government is poised to significantly boost foreign direct investment in the pension sector, potentially raising the limit to 100%. A b...
19 Apr, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
OPS vs NPS numbers shock: Govt data reveals only 1 National Pension System pensioner for 139 Old Pension Scheme retireesData presented in Parliament reveals a stark disparity, with only one NPS pensioner for every 139 OPS pensioners. While NPS was implemented...
14 Mar, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
NPS merges Scheme A with C, E: What option do existing National Pension System Tier I A-category subscribers now have?PFRDA is merging NPS Scheme A with Schemes C and E to modernize its investment framework. This move aims to enhance diversification, stabil...
15 Dec, 2025, 11.36 AM IST
As NPS funds are now allowed to invest in gold, silver ETFs, AIFs, here's how investors stand to benefit from itThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has updated the National Pension System. New guidelines expand investment choices acr...
15 Dec, 2025, 06.30 AM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman bats for wider NPS coverage, focus on gig workers & womenFinance Minister Sitharaman advocated for wider NPS coverage for informal and gig workers, stronger pension security for women, and early f...
02 Oct, 2025, 10.15 AM IST
The Reform NPS Withdrawals NeedExiting subscribers should be free to invest in any capital asset of their choice that offers a steady stream of income. Today, when a subs...
01 Aug, 2021, 11.33 PM IST
Tax parity for NPS and EPF members is a welcome stepIdeally, savings should be taxed at the time of withdrawal only when the money is not ploughed back into another saving product.
07 Jan, 2017, 10.55 AM IST
Centre must fast-track National Pension System reforms, ensure better returns for civil servantsPension reforms will ensure that more long-term funds flow into the stock market, thereby reducing excessive dependence on foreign-fund inf...
15 Nov, 2012, 05.00 AM IST
Make National Pension System more robust without waiting for passage of the Pensions BillNPS is a sound vehicle for accumulating a corpus for retirement compared to the EPF whose management is opaque & return is sub-optimal.
26 Jul, 2012, 08.06 AM IST
- Pension reform must include sustenance payouts for the elderly poor
A much-needed legislation has become hostage to party politics, thanks to the non-existent communication skills of the Prime Minister.
09 Jun, 2012, 05.01 AM IST
- 'NPS likely to manage Rs 20,000 cr assets by 2012-end'
Assets under management of the New Pension System are likely to touch Rs 20,000 crore by the end of 2012 from Rs 14,000 crore at present, a...
21 Mar, 2012, 09.18 PM IST
- What the government must do to make New Pension System more acceptable
Recommendation to devise a mechanism to ensure a min assured return to subscribers of NPS flies against the raison d'etre of the NPS.
05 Sep, 2011, 12.22 PM IST
- NPS in a mess as governments fail to ensure employee participation
The part of the report that has attracted the most attention is the recommendation that a 0.5% commission should be paid for selling NPS.
11 Jul, 2011, 03.58 AM IST
- Economic Survey: Reform pension sector, clear PFRDA Bill
Making a case for reforms in the pension sector, the Economic Survey 2010-11 on Friday said the Parliament should expeditiously clear the l...
25 Feb, 2011, 02.53 PM IST
- Pension reforms help channelise savings for investment: Survey
Seized of the challenges faced by the PFRDA, the Economic Survey today said the success of the pension reforms will help in facilitating th...
02 Jul, 2009, 04.54 PM IST