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
NPS changes in New Year: Banks to manage NPS funds, key charges revised; Check what will change for these NPS subscribersScheduled Commercial Banks can now sponsor pension funds. PFRDA has revised charges for Points of Presence in NPS schemes. Investment manag...
02 Jan, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Investors can store, access demat account, mutual fund documents in DigiLockerInvestors can store and access their demat account statements and mutual fund holdings through DigiLocker beginning April 1. The initiative...
01 Apr, 2025, 05.58 PM IST
Should you stop investing in PPF, SSY, NPS when switching to the new tax regime?For investors who primarily invested in Section 80C instruments to avail tax benefits, the shift to the new tax regime presents an importan...
18 Mar, 2025, 09.00 AM IST
NPS exit rule change: PFRDA modifies rules for withdrawal requests, modifying the subscriber's bank account detailsThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has made instant bank account verification mandatory to ensure timely credit ...
28 Oct, 2023, 05.02 PM IST
March 31 is last date to ensure timely deposit to continue with these old tax saving investmentsSome of the tax-saving schemes require minimum deposit every financial year to ensure that the account is active and to avoid penalty. Thes...
10 Mar, 2023, 12.53 PM IST
PPF, NPS, SSY: Here's why you should make minimum deposit in these tax savers before March 31Here is a look at the minimum amount you need to invest in tax-saving schemes to keep them active and what happens if you do not make the m...
02 Mar, 2022, 09.47 AM IST
NPS withdrawal: Now your bank account will be instantly verified for timely credit of moneyThe pension fund regulator stated that this decision was taken after it was seen that the subscriber's withdrawal amount could not be credi...
26 Jul, 2021, 12.47 PM IST
Retirement planning: How to maximise returns from EPF, NPS investmentsIn the dynamic retirement landscape, EPF and NPS are critical pillars of your retirement planning.
03 Feb, 2020, 08.54 PM IST
Why tax planning should not be the key driver of investment decisionsPersonal financial situations are different at different stages of life. Hence, by locking your money in tax-saving products, which are typ...
03 Feb, 2020, 10.44 AM IST
Budget 2016: Impact of proposed EPF tax & what you should doThe government is under pressure to roll back the proposed tax on Provident Fund. Here’s what you can do if it comes into effect.
07 Mar, 2016, 10.42 AM IST
Is it always wise to invest in tax saving options?Tax planning is an integral part of financial planning, but should not be the key driver of investment decisions.
29 Feb, 2016, 09.09 AM IST
Dormant employee provident fund account may earn interestThe age limit for withdrawal on retirement has been increased from 55 years to 58 and only partial early withdrawal is now permitted.
28 Feb, 2016, 11.10 AM IST
EPFO plans hike in benefits under EDLI to 30 times the monthly wageImproving the attractiveness of the Provident Fund and similar schemes under the law governing them has become a key challenge for the EPFO.
09 Jul, 2015, 10.18 AM IST
Budget 2015: Workers may get to opt between EPF & NPS; ESI & health insuranceThe proposal to provide these options to organised sector workers was announced today by the FM Arun Jaitley in his Budget speech for 2015-...
28 Feb, 2015, 02.49 PM IST
Relaxed norms will help EPF earn good returns even from debt investments: Anil SwarupCentral Provident Fund Commissioner Anil Swarup explains how two recent decisions of the Central Board of Trustees of the EPFO could boost ...
01 Apr, 2013, 08.52 AM IST
- After a slow start, NPS now in the fast lane
New Pension Scheme, or NPS, has got a new life with both subscriptions from informal workers and the total assets more than doubling last y...
25 Jun, 2012, 03.56 AM IST