National Pension Scheme
Banks are showing interest in becoming pension fund managers: PFRDA chairperson S. Ramann
S. Ramann said the PFRDA has received enquiries from two banks.
1 min read08:26 PM ISTA simple 5-step financial plan that actually works
Financial success requires five simple steps: term insurance for earners, family health coverage, NPS for retirement, children's savings schemes, and a six-month emergency fund. These basics cover 99% of financial planning.
3 min read11 Dec 2025Centre notifies Unified Pension Scheme for government employees; check effective date, eligibility and other details
The Centre has decided to introduce the Unified Pension Scheme as an option for government employees, effective from April 1, 2025. Here is all you need to know about the new scheme.
2 min read25 Jan 2025The National Pension System was tweaked for flexibility but awaits tax clarity
This funded pension scheme now offers access to low-cost fund management with the option of staggered withdrawals of what was once a lump-sum. This change is welcome. Its age bars should go and taxation should be kept benign.
3 min read7 Jan 2025Mint Quick Edit | So, will UPS sign up private sector folks too?
The Unified Pension Scheme has clearly pleased central government employees with its largesse. If its budgetary burden in the future is projected to be as low as claimed, should it not be open to everyone?
1 min read2 Sep 2024