Retirement planning: The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) is a hybrid pension plan that combines elements of defined contribution and defined benefit to provide a reliable income stream for retirees. Initially introduced by the Government on January 24, 2025, as an alternative within the National Pension System (NPS), UPS is scheduled to go into effect on … Read more
₹2.25 crore or ₹84,658 per month for life? That’s the retirement riddle facing Central Government employees, who must choose between the National Pension System (NPS) and the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) by June 2025. SEBI-registered investment advisor Abhishek Kumar flagged the dilemma in a recent LinkedIn post, asking: “Which one would you pick?” The stakes … Read more
The National Pension System (NPS), regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), stands out as an accessible retirement savings scheme for Indian citizens aged 18 to 70, including NRIs. This initiative, initially limited to Central Government employees, expanded post-May 2009 to embrace the private sector, offering diverse models such as NPS … Read more
The Centre is set to introduce the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) on April 1, providing a fixed pension security to central government employees. Designed within the framework of the National Pension System (NPS), UPS aims to give a guaranteed pension, particularly beneficial for those employees seeking a stable post-retirement income. Central government employees who are … Read more
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has released regulations for the implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) within the National Pension System (NPS). These updated guidelines, which will take effect on April 1, 2025, outline the qualifications and procedures for central government employees to enroll in UPS. Eligibility for UPS The regulations … Read more
NPS vs OPS: The Central Pension Accounting Office has recently released updated guidelines aimed at ensuring retired employees of the National Pension System receive their pensions in a timely manner. In a memo dated March 12, 2025, the CPAO has reiterated to officials involved in processing NPS pension cases that they should adhere to the … Read more
The ongoing downturn in benchmark equity indices has resulted in a decrease in the average annual returns of the National Pension System (NPS). Since September 27, 2024, both the Sensex and Nifty have dropped by more than 17% and 18% respectively. The decline in the Nifty 50 index has impacted long-term gains, causing concern among … Read more
National Pension System (NPS) equity funds have yielded up to 16% returns in three years. UTI Pension Fund led with 15.80%, followed by Kotak (15.58%) and ICICI Prudential (15.41%). Other top performers include HDFC, ABSL, LIC, and SBI Pension Funds. Source link
Query: I strongly believe in the benefits of SIP and SWP. Currently, I am investing Rs 10,000 per month and expecting a return of 12% per annum. My plan is to continue this investment for the next 20 years, with an annual increase of 10%. I am 40 years old and am considering this approach … Read more
The recent downturn in equity benchmarks has had a significant impact on the annual returns of equity investments in the National Pension System (NPS), which have now decreased to 10.89% as of February 1, based on the latest data from the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). The decline in benchmarks by over 10% … Read more