PFRDA to update contact details of NPS subscribers
Pension fund regulator PFRDA will update latest contact details of National Pension System (NPS) subscribers to reduce grievances during its service fortnight starting June 27.
Jun 19, 2017, 22:01 PM IST
PFRDA makes NPS retirement advisor registration easier
Pension regulator PFRDA on Tuesday said it has made the process of registration of retirement advisors easier for wider coverage of the National Pension System (NPS) and applicants can now apply online.
Apr 25, 2017, 20:30 PM IST
No tax on fund transfer from PF to NPS: All you need to know
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) on Tuesday said funds transferred from Provident Fund account to National Pension System (NPS) account will not attract any tax.
Mar 07, 2017, 21:08 PM IST
NPS subscribers can shuffle fund allocation twice a year
Pension fund regulator PFRDA has tweaked investment norms to allow subscribers of National Pension System to change their asset allocation twice in a financial year.
Mar 02, 2017, 18:06 PM IST
NPS private subscriptions grew 60% till January: PFRDA
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) on Wednesday said the number of private sector subscribers of New Pension Scheme (NPS) saw a 60 percent increase during the April 2016 to January 2017 period due to exemptions provided in the earlier Budget.
Feb 15, 2017, 19:30 PM IST
NSDL to drastically reduce charges under NPS from April 1
Under pressure from competition, NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure has decided to drastically cut maintenance and account opening charges for subscribers of the National Pension System (NPS) from April 1.
Feb 13, 2017, 14:49 PM IST
Budget 2017: Know the tax relaxation under NPS
Finance Bill, 2017 has proposed to amend the Act to provide exemption from tax at the time of partial withdrawal by an employee from National Pension System Trust in accordance with conditions specified under Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 2013 and regulations made there under, to the extent it does not exceed twenty five percent of the contributions made by him.
Feb 03, 2017, 20:34 PM IST
To check misuse of NPS, PFRDA bars third party payments in Tier II accounts
In order to arrest the misuse of NPS, pension fund regulator PFRDA has said contribution to savings account (also called Tier-II account), which is attached to pension funds, can only be made by the subscriber and not by any third party.
Jan 15, 2017, 18:17 PM IST
No need to submit form for NPS account if opened via Aadhaar
Simplifying the process, pension fund regulator PFRDA has dispensed with the requirement of submission of physical application form for NPS account opening if done through Aadhaar verification and e-Signature.
Jan 01, 2017, 12:00 PM IST
NPS subscribers to pay for advisory services: Pension regulator
National Pension System (NPS) subscribers will now have to pay for seeking the services of retirement advisers as pension regulator PFRDA has permitted them to charge a fee ranging between Rs 100 and Rs 1,000.
Sep 23, 2016, 19:34 PM IST
India 'A' leads table with 11 points despite match with South Africa 'A' being abandoned due to rain
The Indians were struggling for most part of the 35.2 overs bowled today after being put in to bat at the Harrup Park.
Aug 25, 2016, 15:30 PM IST
India A skipper Manish Pandey fined for showing dissent after dismissal
The 26-year-old was found to have breached Article 2.1.5, which relates to showing dissent at an umpire`s decision during an international match.
Aug 24, 2016, 13:32 PM IST
India A thump NPS by 86 runs in Quadrangular Series
This is India A's second win in three matches having beaten South Africa A in the last game.
Aug 21, 2016, 23:58 PM IST
Retail NPS more than doubles in one year
Post the budgetary provision to provide tax benefits up to 40 percent of maturity of investment in National Pension Scheme, the retail segment of NPS has grown by over 100 percent over the past one year.
Aug 16, 2016, 10:42 AM IST
NPS: PFRDA lowers minimum contribution to Rs 1,000 per year
To encourage more people to join the National Pension System, regulator PFRDA has substantially lowered the minimum annual contribution to Rs 1,000 to keep the account active.
Aug 15, 2016, 10:46 AM IST
No switch yet from EPF to NPS; need govt clarity: PFRDA
Not a single migration has taken place yet from EPF pension plan to NPS even after a year of government allowing the one-time switch as modalities are yet to be worked out, PFRDA chairman said Wednesday.
Jul 27, 2016, 19:12 PM IST
7th Pay Commission: NPS funds earned more than PF in last six months
In the past six months, their retirement savings have earned more than what the Provident Fund offers in a full year.
Jul 27, 2016, 17:42 PM IST
NRIs can now join NPS online through eNPS: Finance Ministry
The Finance Ministry today said non resident indians (NRIs) can now open National Pension Savings (NPS) accounts online if they have Aadhaar Card or PAN card.
Jun 17, 2016, 18:25 PM IST
PFRDA to train 75,000 people to drive NPS
Pension fund regulator PFRDA proposes to train 75,000 people who will form a "totally committed" workforce for the implementation of government's National Pension System
Mar 27, 2016, 17:04 PM IST
Industry hails proposal for tax benefit on NPS scheme
Even as the pension fund industry waits eagerly for any possible changes on tax benefits on pension investment in the Budget proposals, the industry has hailed the existing proposal to provide tax benefit on 40 per cent of withdrawal amount at the maturity of any NPS scheme
Mar 07, 2016, 20:06 PM IST