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
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
NPS launches Retirement Income Schemes: New drawdown option for pension payouts, benefits & rulesThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has launched new Retirement Income Schemes and drawdown options for National Pension ...
16 May, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
NPS annuity exit rules relaxed: Policy surrender allowed in cases of critical illness, old policies with surrender clauseThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has revised rules for National Pension System annuity surrenders. Subscribers facing ...
15 May, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Maharashtra revised NPS scheme rule update: Rs 7,500 as minimum pension, family pension, gratuity, corpus, withdrawal conditions & moreMaharashtra's Revised NPS scheme offers assured pensions for state employees joining by December 2026. Those with 20 years' service get 50%...
07 May, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
NPS Swasthya: A cushion, not fill-in, for health coverCan the NPS Swasthya scheme be an effective substitute for a comprehensive health insurance plan that covers hospitalisation and related ex...
06 May, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Choosing the right NPS annuity: Why expenses, behaviour, and risk tolerance matter for retirement incomeThe National Pension System's exit rule eased, allowing more flexibility with annuity purchases. Retirees must carefully decide how much to...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM 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
UPS benefits announced for these retired govt employees and their spouses: Know how to claim UPS benefits, deadline to applyThe Central Government introduces the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) under the National Pension System (NPS) starting April 1, 2025, offering...
26 May, 2025, 04.20 PM IST
NPS subscribers must choose annuity pension plan as per need, no additional fee for selecting insurer: PFRDANPS rule: When selecting an Annuity Service Provider (ASP) while exiting the pension corpus, National Pension System (NPS) subscribers are ...
28 Jul, 2023, 05.12 PM IST
NPS rule change: Uploading these documents will be mandatory for withdrawal from April 1, 2023In a bid to make annuity payments faster and simpler after exiting the National Pension System (NPS), Pension Fund Regulatory and Developme...
24 Feb, 2023, 10.36 AM IST
How much should you invest in NPS to get Rs 75,000 pension per month after retirement?NPS is one of the most-preferred instruments for retirement planning. If you want to earn a regular pension after retirement, use this NPS ...
14 Feb, 2023, 11.12 AM IST
Shriram Life empanelled as annuity service provider for PFRDA pension schemeThe life insurer said its empanelment as an annuity service provider by the pension fund regulator will help garner more NPS subscribers un...
16 Nov, 2022, 09.23 PM IST
NPS: 4 latest rule changes NPS subscribers, pensioners must knowNPS Update: If you invest in National Pension System (NPS) or are about to retire, here are the latest rule changes you must know
20 Sep, 2022, 10.58 AM IST
Change in NPS pension rules proposed by PFRDA: How subscribers could gainNPS subscribers: The PFRDA has held discussions with the IRDAI to allow NPS pensioners to port their annuity plans. All you need to know ab...
13 Sep, 2022, 03.07 PM IST
LIC chosen as default NPS annuity service providerPFRDA chooses state-run LIC as the default annuity service provider for subscribers exiting from NPS and seeking withdrawal of accumulated ...
03 Mar, 2013, 12.16 PM IST