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
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
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
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
NPS charges explained: PFRDA clarifies CRA, PRAN, AMC rules; provides Atal Pension Yojana updateNPS charges: PFRDA has issued new clarifications on National Pension System charges. Annual Maintenance Charges for Tier II NPS accounts wi...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.21 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
From Rs 6.8 lakh to Rs 4.5 lakh: Redditor explains how to save Rs 2.3 lakh in income tax in a year legallyA Redditor demonstrated significant income tax savings under the new regime by strategically restructuring their salary with components lik...
15 Apr, 2026, 03.45 PM 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
Income Tax Calculator 2026: Compare your income tax liability on Rs 15L, Rs 20L, Rs 30L and Rs 50L CTC under new vs old tax regimeThe Income Tax Rules, 2026 introduce significant benefits for salaried employees, including expanded HRA and meal card tax advantages. Thes...
07 Apr, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
9 NPS transactions unavailable on CRA platforms till April 1, 2026: Multiple NAV framework & other key changesThe PFRDA will implement revised investment management fees and updated Point of Presence charges from April 1, 2026, introducing a multipl...
30 Mar, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Will the government announce any tax benefits in NPS Vatsalya in Union Budget 2025?Union Budget 2025: NPS Vatsalya is an initiative aimed at helping parents plan for their children's financial security. However, there is n...
23 Jan, 2025, 05.00 PM IST
Union Budget 2025: Will Budget 2025 bring 50K NPS related deduction u/s 80CCD(1B) to the new tax regime?Union Budget 2025: NPS contributions of up to Rs 50,000 to the National Pension System (NPS) under Section 80CCD(1B) qualify for deductions...
20 Jan, 2025, 12.33 PM IST
More tax savings from NPS in Budget 2024? Expect employer's share to rise to 12%, additional Rs 50,000 NPS deduction in new tax regimeNPS changes in Budget 2024: Currently, the deduction in respect of the employer’s contribution (capped at 10%) to NPS is allowed under both...
06 Jul, 2024, 03.03 PM IST
How NPS investment of Rs 50,000 can help you save more income taxNPS deduction of Rs 50000: Under the old tax regime, an individual can claim additional deduction of Rs 50,000 for NPS investment made. Thi...
12 Mar, 2024, 10.24 AM IST
Allow NPS investment tax break of Rs 50,000 in new tax regime in interim budget 2024: ExpertsAn investment in National Pension System (NPS) allows three separate deductions under the Income-tax Act, 1961. These are under Section 80C...
13 Jan, 2024, 11.23 AM IST
Will Budget 2023 hike NPS deduction to 14% for private sector employees?A private sector employee is eligible for certain income tax deduction for the contributions made to National Pension System (NPS). Individ...
19 Jan, 2023, 10.22 AM IST