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Centre to unveil new simplified pension application form for retiring employees
The Centre will launch a simplified pension application form for retiring employees on Friday, integrating it into Bhavishya/e-HRMS. The form will streamline the submission process with end-to-end digitisation, aimed at promoting paperless operations and ease for pensioners. Union Minister Jitendra Singh will officiate the launch.
How to redress NPS-related complaints: A step-by-step guide
The NPS-related grievances could include transaction issues, such as delay in contribution and incorrect deduction; maintenance issues with respect to PRAN (Permanent Retirement Account Number); and service complaints.
How mutual fund SIP, NPS can help in achieving financial freedom
Mutual fund SIPs and the NPS can help achieve financial freedom through early investment, compounding and strategic fund selection. Emphasis was also placed on portfolio diversification and the importance of aligning investments with personal risk tolerance and financial goals for long-term independence.
New NPS scheme for minors announced in budget 2024: Parent can plan pension for their kids which will be transferred to them once they attain majority
New NPS Scheme for Minors: NPS in Budget 2024: Budget 2024 introduced the National Pension Scheme for Minors, known as NPS Vatsalya. This scheme will transition to a regular NPS once the child reaches adulthood, i.e., at 18 years old.
Income Tax Bonanza in Budget 2024: Will FM Sitharaman make new tax regime attractive in Budget? Changes taxpayers want
Budget expectations 2024 of taxpayers: The Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, needs to make the new tax regime more attractive to taxpayers while ensuring that key benefits are retained. These benefits, such as the exemption for House Rent Allowance, deduction for housing loan interest, and provident fund contributions for salaried individuals, have been crucial for tax planning.ax planning.
New NPS contribution rule: PFRDA reduces timeline of contributions made from July 1; three important things to know
New NPS rules: The new NPS contribution timeline allowing for same-day investment will come into force on July 1, 2024, as per a circular issued by PFRDA on June 28, 2024.
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Get 60% higher pension by delaying your NPS exit by 5 years; know how NPS continuity and deferment options can help you
NPS exit: Many people who have not saved enough for retirement income in NPS they need to know about the options they have at the time of exit at the age of 60. By exploring deferment, continuance, and systematic withdrawal options, individuals can optimize their NPS corpus for long-term financial security and flexibility. A delay in exit can not only save taxes but can help you build big retirement kitty and hence higher pension.
18 major NPS changes in last 6 months: New online withdrawal facility to changes in NPS transaction statement
New NPS rules: The National Pension System CRAs registered with the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) are consistently improving their systems. Here are the important NPS functions recently announced to enhance user experience and operational simplicity.
New NPS investment option Balanced Life Cycle Fund to help you build bigger retirement corpus; PFRDA to launch it in July-September
NPS Balanced Life Cycle Fund by PFRDA: The NPS auto choice option is suitable for those NPS subscribers who find it difficult to decide when and how much to invest in each asset class. As the equity exposure reduces each passing year, the NPS subscriber does not need to manage the allocation according to the risk appetite actively. Now the equity exposure in the Balanced Life Cycle Fund has been increased till the age of 45. So several young NPS customers will benefit from it.
Low charges, high returns, income tax benefits — 5 reasons to choose NPS for retirement planning
The NPS for the general public completes 15 years this week. Over the years, the NPS has undergone many changes and become more investor friendly. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has made the scheme more flexible and introduced new features. It has also made it easier to open an NPS account. Here are five reasons why you should invest in it.
FASTag, NPS, credit card, debit card, insurance rule changes: Major money changes from April 1
Money rule changes in April: Let's see major financial changes and new norms that will come into effect from April 1, 2024. Changes include insurance rules, FASTag, NPS, credit cards, debit cards and more
NPS: How PFRDA plans to make National Pension System investments safer for government employees
National Pension System : The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has released an advisory about how NPS investments by government sector employees could be made safer by following certain advisories. These advisories relate to the entire NPS investment process starting from the investment stage to maintenance stage to withdrawal stage.
Those serious about retirement aren’t attracted to NPS tax benefits: Santosh Agrawal, Policybazaar
"NPS is a good product, but it’s just accumulation and then it invests in annuity. People know of the NPS because of tax benefit, but Rs.50,000 is not a meaningful amount," says Santosh Agrawal, CBO, Life Insurance, Policybazaar.
New NPS rule: Mandatory two-factor Aadhaar authentication to log into NPS CRA system from this date
Investing in NPS: PFRDA has enhanced the security of the National Pension System (NPS) by introducing a new security layer, two-factor Aadhaar-based authentication. Read on to find out more about this feature.
Tax-free allowances can be availed under new income tax regime too: Avinash Godkhindi, CEO, Zaggle Prepaid
The flexi benefits in the salary can now be managed digitally, which actually eases the compliance burden for both the employee and the employer. For instance, the Zaggle Multi Wallet Card can be used to pay for a range of employee benefits and reimbursements, says Avinash Godkhindi, CEO, Zaggle Prepaid.
NPS partial withdrawal rule changes from February 2024: How does it work, when should you go for it?
NPS partial withdrawal rule change: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has recently came out with a master circular regarding the new rules that will govern partial withdrawal from the National Pension System (NPS). What are the new rules? Who are eligible to withdraw partially from NPS? Is it a good deal? Or should you avoid it to keep your retirement savings intact? All you need to know about the new rules of NPS partial withdrawal.
How to open an NPS account online
An NPS (National Pension System) account is a retirement savings scheme that allows the subscriber to invest in different asset classes and enjoy tax benefits. The NPS is regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). Here is the process to open an NPS account online.
NPS account opening rule change: eNPS for Government Sector, who can use it, process and more
eNPS facilitates the effortless opening of NPS accounts for the Government employees, empowering them to do so in a paperless, user-friendly manner, said Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) in a master circular. What is eNPS, who can use it, how to use it and more.
How to make NPS contributions using UPI-enabled QR code
The QR code is unique to each subscriber and may be kept offline for payments; the QR codes for Tier I and Tier II are different.
NPS new rule: With systematic lump sum withdrawal, will returns from NPS be tax-free till age of 75?
NPS systematic lump sum withdrawal: After the latest changes, NPS investors will now have the option to withdraw 60% of their retirement corpus either as a lump sum at once or they can get paid in a phased manner through the systematic lump-sum withdrawal facility post-retirement. If you are planning to opt for a systematic lump-sum withdrawal of your NPS corpus at the time of retirement, you must know how it works and will be taxed. Read on to find out.
NPS rules for employees, individuals: Who can choose CRA, who can't, charges, other guidelines clarified
NPS guidelines for Government sector employees, private sector employees, individuals: NPS guidelines for Government sector employees, private sector employees, and individuals: NPS subscribers who voluntarily enrol in the pension scheme, can choose their preferred CRA. However, subscribers who enrol in NPS through their employers will not have this option, unless the organisations offer it. PFRDA has issued a master circular consolidating all the instructions regarding the choice of selection of Central Recordkeeping Agency (CRA) for the NPS. Know here.
Will new NPS systematic lump sum withdrawal (SLW) option help you during retirement? Here’s how to decide
PFRDA has now introduced phased withdrawal of the lump-sum part of the maturity amount of your NPS corpus at the time of retirement. NPS subscribers can now either opt for a lump- sum withdrawal or make periodic withdrawals (systematic lump-sum withdrawal or SLW) from their corpus. Should you opt for new SLW option or stay away? How will it help to achieve your retirement goals. Read here to find out
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