Pension News
Deadline to switch from NPS to UPS fast approaching: Check date, benefits, and top FAQs here
With the deadline fast approaching, the Ministry of Finance has reminded eligible Central Government employees and National Pension System (NPS) subscribers to submit their requests for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) by November 30, 2025.
1 min read26 Nov 2025New labour codes define ‘wages’ — How this impacts your basic salary, pension, gratuity and EPF benefits, explained
The government's new labour codes have provided a uniform definition for wages in India. We examine how this impacts your pay structure including basic salary, pension, gratuity calculation and EPF benefits.
4 min read26 Nov 2025Attention pensioners! Submit life certificate by November 30 or miss pension payments
All pensioners in India are required to submit Life Certificate each year on November 30, with the authorised pension disbursing authority in order to continue receiving regular pension payments. Here's how you can submit LC in person and online and check your pension status.
2 min read26 Nov 2025Attention pensioners! As life certificate deadline nears check how to download digital copy, FAQs & more
As the life certificate submission for pensioners deadline nears, we bring you a step-by-step guide on how to download a digital copy of your Jeevan Pramaan Patra, deadline date, answer FAQs and other details.
3 min read23 Nov 2025ISA plans Asia Solar Facility to attract long-term investments in the continent: DG Khanna
The International Solar Alliance plans to establish Asia Solar Facility to attract long-term investments for solar projects in underdeveloped and emerging economies. This follows the announcement of Africa Solar Facility that aims to bolster India’s leadership in renewable energy financing.
3 min read11 Nov 2025A new blueprint for life post retirement: What PFRDA is changing
India’s pension regulator is rethinking how retirement savings convert into steady income, with new models that link contributions to outcomes and offer inflation protection.
3 min read2 Nov 2025India’s pension system needs more choice, not control, says pension regulator
PFRDA chairman S. Ramann outlines the regulator’s shift from designing centralised NPS products to empowering pension fund managers to innovate and expand India’s retirement coverage.
7 min read28 Oct 2025New NPS, EPF rules: Should you rethink your retirement strategy?
While New NPS and EPF measures are aimed at making retirement schemes more investor-friendly, the need of the hour for investors is to focus on creating the right amount of retirement corpus.
3 min read27 Oct 2025Everything you need to know about the new NPS schemes launched by pension managers
With the new Multiple Schemes Framework, India’s National Pension System (NPS) lets investors go all-in on equities, pick themed portfolios, and even exit mid-career. But experts warn it could be turning too complex for comfort.
5 min read13 Oct 2025What the new NPS rules mean for your retirement savings
Starting 1 October, the National Pension System will implement major reforms, allowing up to 100% equity in new tailored schemes and easing withdrawal rules. What do these changes mean for you and your savings?
6 min read26 Sep 2025Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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