Fema / RBI : The issue concerns delays in pension credit caused by banks. The guidelines mandate 8% interest compensation for such delays. The ...
Income Tax : This guide breaks down the complete taxation of salary income in India—covering allowances, perquisites, retirement benefits, an...
Finance : A comprehensive overview of India's National Pension System (NPS), covering eligibility, account types, investment choices, tax be...
Income Tax : Learn how pensioners can file income tax returns effortlessly using TaxBuddy’s DIY platform. Step-by-step instructions tailored ...
Corporate Law : Learn about the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for Central Govt employees under NPS. Check eligibility, contribution details, assure...
Corporate Law : PFRDA introduced multiple NAVs to reflect different fee structures for government and non-government subscribers. The change ensur...
Income Tax : The issue revolved around concerns of exemption removal under the new tax regime. The Government clarified that the exemption cont...
Corporate Law : Authorities cautioned investors about entities promising monthly returns on deposits without regulatory approval, advising the pub...
Corporate Law : PFRDA has issued a public notice cautioning investors about an unregistered website and mobile app offering high-return schemes. T...
Corporate Law : A high-level committee has been formed to review and modernise the pension investment framework, focusing on diversification, risk...
Corporate Law : Madras High Court permits senior citizen to withdraw ₹2 lakh monthly from attached pension account, citing hardship, while tax a...
Corporate Law : Patna HC rules on joint option under EPF and Pension Scheme for higher pensions, citing Supreme Court precedents, impacting retire...
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...
Income Tax : Read the full text of the judgment by Punjab and Haryana High Court granting a refund of income tax on exempted disability pension...
Corporate Law : Accounts with no contributions for four consecutive quarters will be classified as dormant and charged reduced AMC. This lower fee...
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...
Corporate Law : EPFO streamlined the process for transferring pension contributions and nominee payments. The instructions aim to avoid procedural...
Corporate Law : PFRDA has introduced a revised IMF framework for pension funds effective 1 April 2026, maintaining separate slab-based rates for G...
Revised guidelines require Points of Presence to compensate subscribers for service delays or operational failures without waiting for complaints. The move reinforces accountability, transparency, and consumer protection in NPS operations.
The regulator has permitted sharing of structured subscriber information with Pension Funds to strengthen scheme promotion and performance assessment. The circular mandates strict compliance with data protection laws and regulatory oversight to prevent misuse.
PFRDA has issued a public notice cautioning investors about an unregistered website and mobile app offering high-return schemes. The regulator clarified it is not authorized under the PFRDA Act and advised dealing only with registered intermediaries.
POPs must log offline grievances using CRA CGMS credentials. The measure ensures comprehensive data for regulatory oversight and timely resolution.
This piece explains how the 2015 regulations govern exits, withdrawals, and annuity requirements under NPS. The key takeaway is that exit benefits vary by subscriber category, age, and corpus size, balancing flexibility with long-term pension security.
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.
A health-linked pension scheme is introduced on a pilot basis under the regulatory sandbox. The key takeaway is a controlled test of medical expense support within NPS before wider rollout.
A high-level committee has been formed to review and modernise the pension investment framework, focusing on diversification, risk management, and long-term retirement returns.
The regulator expands reinvestment eligibility to additional pending and returned NPS/APY transactions, ensuring continued market-linked returns for subscribers.
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.
