Corporate Law : The 2025 amendments scrap key lock-ins and vesting conditions, allowing earlier and more flexible exits. The ruling links withdraw...
Corporate Law : Learn about the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for Central Govt employees under NPS. Check eligibility, contribution details, assure...
Corporate Law : Learn about the regulatory body overseeing GIFT City in India, the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA). Exp...
Finance : Discover the ins and outs of India's National Pension System (NPS) – eligibility, contributions, investments, tax benefits, and ...
Income Tax : When it comes to planning for retirement, one of the most popular investment options in India is the National Pension System (NPS)...
Corporate Law : PFRDA has proposed major reductions in grievance resolution timelines under the NPS framework. The draft aims to improve accountab...
Finance : The agreements introduce structured protocols for intelligence sharing and monitoring compliance under PMLA. The ruling highlights...
Corporate Law : PFRDA introduced multiple NAVs to reflect different fee structures for government and non-government subscribers. The change ensur...
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...
Income Tax : ITAT Ahmedabad held that PFRDA Act, 2013 doesn’t prescribed any due date for payment of employee’s contribution to National Pe...
Corporate Law : PFRDA has launched Retirement Income Schemes and drawdown options under NPS to allow flexible post-retirement payouts up to age 85...
Corporate Law : PFRDA relaxed earlier restrictions on annuity surrender after receiving hardship representations from subscribers. The circular no...
Corporate Law : PFRDA has amended NPS investment guidelines to permit investment in Rupee Bonds issued by the New Development Bank. The circular b...
Corporate Law : PFRDA clarified that Pension Agents working with multiple Points of Presence must be identified through PAN for better traceabilit...
Corporate Law : PFRDA has expanded the NPS Sanchay incentive framework to include CSC-VLEs, BCs/Pension Sakhis, and PACS operating through PoPs. T...
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.
Description: Detailed rules explain eligibility, timelines, and limits for the New Enrolment Incentive. Pension funds must meet the 80% new-subscriber threshold to qualify.
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 approved a framework permitting scheduled banks to sponsor pension funds, aiming to boost competition and strengthen the pension ecosystem.
The regulator has mandated OTP or e-sign authentication for online NPS registration, ensuring explicit consent and declarations are captured digitally at the end of onboarding.
