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 : The address highlights how pension funds can support India's journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047 by providing retirement security a...
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...
Finance : The agreements introduce structured protocols for intelligence sharing and monitoring compliance under PMLA. The ruling highlights...
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 : 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...
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.
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.
