What is Retirement Income Scheme in NPS; how do SPR and SUR work?Under National Pension System's (NPS) Retirement Income Schemes (RIS), subscribers can choose periodic payouts till age 85 via Systematic P...
26 May, 2026, 03.35 PM 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
Are you ready for your retirement? 76% Indians are not ready; check other details of surveyA survey by 1 Finance Magazine reveals a significant gap in retirement preparedness among Indians aged 40-60. Nearly 76% lack detailed plan...
21 May, 2026, 06.07 PM 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
This HR professional retires at 45 with Rs 1 crore, stops chasing luxury and says he’s happier than ever in DehradunAmit Chilka retired from corporate life at 45 with a Rs 1 crore corpus, challenging the notion that massive wealth is required for early re...
13 May, 2026, 08.07 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
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
How university-edtech collaborations are contributing to building India’s AI-ready workforceIndian universities are evolving higher education through collaboration with edtech platforms to address the employability gap among STEM g...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Himachal govt defers 30% salary of top officials for six monthsHimachal Pradesh government has deferred a portion of salaries for officers and employees for six months, starting May 2026, to manage fina...
19 Apr, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Zerodha turns its ‘Coin’ into a passive wealth management hubZerodha is expanding its Coin platform into a comprehensive one-stop shop for passive wealth management, now including fixed deposits along...
13 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Revised NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme rules: Onboarding fee, coverage, claim process, premature exit and moreNew guidelines for NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme PoC 2 are now in effect. Health insurance benefits are mandatory for subscribers. The scheme...
09 Apr, 2026, 01.48 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
How Corporate NPS works and tax benefits it offers; know the exit ruleNPS Corporate Model is for organizations that want to support their workforce with a long-term savings plan for retirement—without the hass...
14 Apr, 2025, 10.34 AM IST
NPS investment: Why exit barrier is the biggest positive feature of the NPS, explains Sriram Iyer of HDFC PensionMany individuals have concerns that their money will get stuck in the NPS till retirement. That’s not necessarily a bad thing because the m...
27 May, 2024, 06.30 AM IST