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...
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.
The regulator revised PoP charges for NPS schemes, introducing quarterly AUM-based fees with an optional ₹200 first-year flat charge and clear rules on recovery.
The amended regulations remove rigid lock-ins and expand withdrawal options, giving NPS subscribers greater control over their retirement savings.
The amendment introduces a one-time option for UPS subscribers to revert to NPS within defined service timelines. The key takeaway is added flexibility, with clear conditions on contributions and loss of assured UPS benefits after switching.
The 2025 amendments scrap key lock-ins and vesting conditions, allowing earlier and more flexible exits. The ruling links withdrawals to corpus size, giving subscribers greater control over timing and form of payouts.
The ruling allows monetary incentives for PoPs facilitating NPS enrolments via FPOs, addressing higher outreach costs and improving last-mile pension access.
The regulator upheld the merger of Scheme A with larger asset classes citing its small corpus and concentration risk. The move improves diversification, stability, and long-term retirement outcomes for subscribers.
The 2025 amendments revise exit, withdrawal, and annuity norms across NPS categories. Clear thresholds and deferment options up to age 85 are introduced for subscribers.
PFRDA consolidates and updates NPS Tier-I & II investment rules for non-government sectors, specifying asset classes, limits, and rating norms. Ensures risk management and fiduciary responsibility.
