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
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 27%In the coming quarters, two things will impact earnings: High crude oil prices and a weak rupee. A rising dollar puts pressure on the margi...
09 May, 2026, 05.23 AM IST
Vihaan Clean bets on energy solutions and resource recovery to power its next growth phaseEnvironmental infrastructure is emerging as a scalable utility business powered by annuity-led revenue models, shared industrial utilities,...
07 May, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
From shortage story to cash-flow story: A sector ready for sustained re-rating? 5 power stocks with upside potential of up to 33%In the power sector, the next cycle will not reward whoever has the most installed megawatts. It will reward whoever can sign the right con...
03 May, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Why smallcap funds are still a buy: A long-term strategy from Aditya KhemaniSmallcap valuations seem high but underlying fundamentals have improved. Aditya Khemani of Invesco Mutual Fund sees this as a structural sh...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Home equity often ignored in retirement planning, but it could boost income and savingsMany retirees have most of their wealth in their homes. Experts say this housing value is often ignored in retirement planning. Using home ...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.11 AM IST
The great retirement showdown: Fixed annuities or CDs — which pays off bigger?A 5-year CD offers around 4.5%, safe and predictable. Fixed annuities grow tax-deferred and often beat CD rates over time. CDs give a lump ...
02 Nov, 2025, 12.17 AM IST
Tax-savings from National Pension System: NPS investment proof documents to submit to claim tax benefitThe National Pension System (NPS) is a defined contribution, voluntary retirement savings plan. Subscribers to the National Pension Plan (N...
08 Feb, 2024, 04.10 PM IST
Best annuity option: How much pension an investment of Rs 10 lakh will give per monthAnnuities give low returns but also offer assurance of income for life, peace of mind. Find out which option to choose and how much pension...
02 Oct, 2023, 01.26 PM IST
How is NPS different for government and private sector employees? Abhishek Mehrotra explainsHDFC Securities' Abhishek Mehrotra highlights that anyone between the ages of 18 and 60 can invest in the National Pension System (NPS) and...
04 May, 2023, 10.00 AM IST
Infosys McCamish launches platform for life insurance industryInfosys McCamish NGIN encompasses features for term insurance, whole life, universal life, and annuities.
25 Sep, 2019, 07.56 PM IST
A fix everyone loves to hate for the $4 trillion retirement savings gapAccording to a World Economic Forum report, total individual retirement savings in the US are more than $4 trillion short of what’s needed.
09 May, 2018, 07.41 AM IST
How not to let tax hit NPS redemptionApart from providing tax benefits of up to Rs 1.5 lakh along with under instruments under Section 80C, NPS has an exclusive window of Rs 50...
03 Sep, 2016, 03.51 PM IST
Why annuity plans are not a great ideaDespite the recent reduction in service tax, returns from annuity plans remain too low.
14 Mar, 2016, 09.02 AM IST
- Forcing customers to buy annuities from the same insurer isn't the way to derisk LIC
The insurance regulator Irda wants a customer to buy an annuity from the same insurer who sells the pension plan.
09 Aug, 2011, 03.54 AM IST
- NPS has a tax edge, but watch out for annuities
The New Pension Scheme (NPS) is likely to get a makeover if the revised Direct Tax Code is implemented. However, the government is doing it...
13 Jul, 2010, 02.56 AM IST
- Get higher returns and life-long income too
Central Bank of India and Star Union Daiichi Life Insurance have launched a life-long reverse mortgage annuity called CENT Swabhiman Plus.
15 Dec, 2009, 01.33 AM IST