Custom Pension Products On The Horizon As PFRDA Weighs 5 Bln Industry Revamp: Report

Custom Pension Products On The Horizon As PFRDA Weighs $175 Bln Industry Revamp: Report

Last Updated:September 16, 2025, 12:27 is PFRDA may allow fund houses to offer bespoke pension products, signaling major changes in Indias 175 billion dollar industry. Bespoke Retirement Plans May Reshape India’s $175 Billion Pension Market Bespoke pension products by fund houses may soon become a reality in India, in what could mark a sweeping overhaul…

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1-Time, 1-Way Switch Facility From UPS To NPS Available For Central Govt Employees–What Happens To Govts 4% Differential Contribution?

1-Time, 1-Way Switch Facility From UPS To NPS Available For Central Govt Employees–What Happens To Govts 4% Differential Contribution?

The Finance Ministry has introduced a one-time, one-way switch option for Central Government employees under Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to shift to the National Pension System (NPS). “It has been decided that a one-time, one-way switch facility from UPS to NPS shall be made available to all Central Government employees who have opted for UPS….

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Retirement Planning: 6 Ways To Invest In Low-Risk Instruments For A Monthly Pension

Retirement Planning: 6 Ways To Invest In Low-Risk Instruments For A Monthly Pension

Last Updated:June 20, 2025, 7:30 p.m. If you’re not open to market risks, it is important to choose safer investment options like NPS, Debt Funds and government-backed retirement benefit schemes. Government securities are generally seen as safe investment options. (Representative Image) Investing in pension funds is a smart way to prepare for life after retirement….

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From NPS To UPS: Last Date To Opt For Unified Pension Scheme Extended By 3 Months Till September 30

Unified Pension Scheme: Employees Now Eligible For Retirement, Death Gratuity Benefits, Says Minister

Last Updated:June 18, 2025, 19:19 is Jitendra Singh, the Minister of State for Personnel, says the new provision reflects government’s commitment to ensure social security for all categories of employees under NPS. UPS has been notified as an option under the NPS. All central government employees part of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) will now…

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NPS Calculation: Want Rs 1 lakh monthly pension by 60? How much to invest in NPS starting at age 30 to get this amount?

NPS Calculation: Want Rs 1 lakh monthly pension by 60? How much to invest in NPS starting at age 30 to get this amount?

NPS was introduced by the Central Government to help individuals have income in the form of a pension to take care of their retirement needs. The National Pension System scheme is structured into two tiers, Tier 1 and Tier 2. Talking about Tier 1: This is the permanent retirement account into which the regular contributions…

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