Corporate Law : The 2025 amendments scrap key lock-ins and vesting conditions, allowing earlier and more flexible exits. The ruling links withdraw...
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Corporate Law : PFRDA has introduced the AI-powered Pension Sahayak portal, replacing the earlier CGMS with a multilingual, voice-enabled grievanc...
Corporate Law : The address highlights how Aadhaar, UPI, eNPS, and other digital tools are transforming pension enrolment and service delivery. It...
Corporate Law : PFRDA has proposed major reductions in grievance resolution timelines under the NPS framework. The draft aims to improve accountab...
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Corporate Law : The Government has decided that the date of application, not the date of appointment, will determine pension eligibility for compa...
Corporate Law : PFRDA has revised the audit requirements for NPS-Lite PoPs to ensure stronger governance and operational compliance. The framework...
Corporate Law : PFRDA has introduced a revised audit framework for Atal Pension Yojana Points of Presence, linking audit frequency to subscriber b...
Corporate Law : PFRDA has introduced a revised audit framework for PoPs handling NPS and NPS Vatsalya, prescribing new audit frequency, eligibilit...
Corporate Law : PFRDA has permitted Government Entities to continue availing Point of Presence services despite the earlier requirement for direct...
PFRDA has introduced a revised IMF framework for pension funds effective 1 April 2026, maintaining separate slab-based rates for Government and Non-Government sector subscribers.
The regulator has introduced new operational guidelines for PoPs handling NPS-Lite to enhance accountability, service standards, and risk controls. The framework mandates compensation for delays and tighter reporting from April 1, 2026.
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.
PFRDA clarified that the NPS Vatsalya Scheme Guidelines 2025 take effect from 23 February 2026. The circular also directs stakeholders to read paragraph 12 alongside a related regulatory instruction issued the same day.
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 has mandated POPs to upload all offline subscriber grievances into CRA CGMS portals. This ensures that every complaint is centrally tracked, monitored, and analysed for effective regulatory supervision.
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.
