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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.
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 notified comprehensive 2025 guidelines to govern NPS Vatsalya, detailing eligibility, contributions, investments, and withdrawals for minors. The move clarifies operations and ensures a structured transition to regular NPS on attaining adulthood.
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.
