Budget 2026: Economic survey calls for stronger pension net for gig workers, rural India

Budget 2026: Economic survey calls for stronger pension net for gig workers, rural India

New Delhi: The way forward for India’s pension ecosystem lies in a calibrated expansion of both contributory and non-contributory schemes, the Economic Survey 2025-26 said on Thursday, adding that engagement with state governments, cooperatives, farmer networks, and gig-platform companies can ensure last-mile reach. The Pension Fund Regulatory Development Authority (PFRDA) has laid the groundwork for…

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PFRDA issues circular on expanded guidelines on reinvestment of returned, pending transaction amounts into PRANs

PFRDA issues circular on expanded guidelines on reinvestment of returned, pending transaction amounts into PRANs

New Delhi: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has issued circular on expanded guidelines on reinvestment of returned, pending transaction amounts into PRANs. PFRDA’s previous circular in 2023 allowed the reinvestment of returned amounts into the same PRAN, based on the investment choice and pension fund allocation prevailing at the time of exit….

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Preparation for guaranteed return in NPS, PFRDA formed expert committee: Draft of minimum assured return scheme will be prepared; Subscribers who do not take risks benefit

Preparation for guaranteed return in NPS, PFRDA formed expert committee: Draft of minimum assured return scheme will be prepared; Subscribers who do not take risks benefit

Hindi News Business NPS Guaranteed Return Scheme Drafted; Benefit For Risk Averse Subscribers New Delhi52 minutes ago copy link The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is preparing to launch a new scheme under the National Pension System (NPS). In this, subscribers will be assured of a fixed minimum return (guaranteed return). For this,…

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PFRDA Announces Expert Committee To Develop Framework For Assured Payouts Under NPS

PFRDA Announces Expert Committee To Develop Framework For Assured Payouts Under NPS

New Delhi: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has constituted a high-level committee tasked with formulating guidelines and regulations to enable a framework for assured payouts under the National Pension System (NPS). This move aligns with the provisions of the PFRDA Act and aims to enhance the security of retirement income for subscribers,…

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NPS Rule 2026: PFRDA Issues Latest Circular On OTP Based Authentication For Paperless On-Boarding

NPS Rule 2026: PFRDA Issues Latest Circular On OTP Based Authentication For Paperless On-Boarding

New Delhi:  Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has issued a latest circular regarding TP based authentication for paperless on-boarding in National Pension System (NPS). In order to facilitate paperless opening of National Pension System (NPS) accounts, the Authority had in 2020 permitted submission of NPS account opening applications through e-Signature or One Time…

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NPS Changes In 2025: Know New Rules On Exit, Withdrawal, Lock-In And Entry

NPS Changes In 2025: Know New Rules On Exit, Withdrawal, Lock-In And Entry

Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has amended NPS exit and withdrawal rules to give subscribers greater flexibility, choice and control over their retirement savings. The revised rules primarily target the non-government sector, where NPS participation is voluntary, covering both All Citizen and Corporate subscribers. Non-government subscribers with an NPS corpus of more than Rs…

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