Fema / RBI : The issue concerns delays in pension credit caused by banks. The guidelines mandate 8% interest compensation for such delays. The ...
Finance : An overview of the NPS Tier I/II accounts, fund choices, eligibility, and withdrawal rules. Covers the 40% mandatory annuity purch...
Corporate Law : Learn about the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for Central Govt employees under NPS. Check eligibility, contribution details, assure...
CA, CS, CMA : Deduction under Section 80CCD(2) is allowed in the 115BAC regime for employer NPS contributions, with limits based on type of empl...
Finance : Compare UPS, NPS, and OPS pension schemes. Understand their features, benefits, drawbacks, and eligibility criteria to choose the ...
Corporate Law : PFRDA has issued a public notice cautioning investors about an unregistered website and mobile app offering high-return schemes. T...
Corporate Law : The guidelines prescribe a structured process for sponsor selection and pension fund registration. The key takeaway is that only f...
Corporate Law : Regulators have opened the door for banks to independently set up pension funds under strict eligibility norms. The move is aimed ...
Corporate Law : PFRDA consults on adopting dual valuation (Accrual/MTM) for Government Securities in NPS/APY schemes to stabilize NAV, reduce inte...
Corporate Law : PFRDA releases an exposure draft proposing amendments to NPS regulations, focusing on increased flexibility for exits, withdrawals...
Income Tax : ITAT Ahmedabad held that PFRDA Act, 2013 doesn’t prescribed any due date for payment of employee’s contribution to National Pe...
Income Tax : In the case of G.K. Reddy vs. DCIT, Madras High Court has directed the Income Tax Department to lift the attachment of a pension a...
Corporate Law : PFRDA has introduced NPS Sanchay as a simplified National Pension System variant aimed at expanding pension coverage for India’s...
Corporate Law : The government clarified that employees under the Unified Pension Scheme are eligible for Fixed Medical Allowance. The key takeawa...
Corporate Law : The circular allows PoPs to engage new categories like professionals, fintechs, and rural agents as Pension Agents. The key takeaw...
Finance : PFRDA has revised the charge structure for Points of Presence under NPS schemes, introducing onboarding and AUM-based annual charg...
Corporate Law : The regulator has introduced new operational guidelines for PoPs handling NPS-Lite to enhance accountability, service standards, a...
The regulator restructured its advisory body with senior government officials, industry leaders, and domain experts. The decision strengthens consultative inputs on pension policy and governance.
The regulator has mandated annual compliance certificates and stricter cyber incident reporting for PoPs and advisers. The move strengthens oversight of information and cyber security across pension intermediaries.
The guidelines prescribe a structured process for sponsor selection and pension fund registration. The key takeaway is that only financially strong and compliant entities can enter the pension fund space.
The circular permits CRAs to share subscriber details with Pension Funds under the MSF framework. The key takeaway is that data sharing is limited, purpose-driven, and subject to strict privacy safeguards.
The regulator has reconstituted its Pension Advisory Committee with effect from January 5, 2026. The new panel includes government officials, industry leaders, and pension experts.
Regulators have opened the door for banks to independently set up pension funds under strict eligibility norms. The move is aimed at improving competition, governance, and subscriber protection in the NPS.
The regulator revised PoP charges for NPS schemes, introducing quarterly AUM-based fees with an optional ₹200 first-year flat charge and clear rules on recovery.
The amendment introduces a one-time option for UPS subscribers to revert to NPS within defined service timelines. The key takeaway is added flexibility, with clear conditions on contributions and loss of assured UPS benefits after switching.
The regulator upheld the merger of Scheme A with larger asset classes citing its small corpus and concentration risk. The move improves diversification, stability, and long-term retirement outcomes for subscribers.
The 2025 amendments revise exit, withdrawal, and annuity norms across NPS categories. Clear thresholds and deferment options up to age 85 are introduced for subscribers.
