Government Extends Additional NPS Investment Choices to Employees of Central Autonomous Bodies

Union government of India has expanded the investment options under the National Pension System (NPS) by extending the two additional life cycle funds to employees of the Central Autonomous Bodies (CABs) covered under this pension scheme. It was announced by the Ministry of Finance on 7th of July, 2026, it allows the eligible employees to…

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PFRDA Lets Parents Pick 100% Equity in NPS Vatsalya for Maximum Growth of Children’s Retirement Fund

PFRDA Lets Parents Pick 100% Equity in NPS Vatsalya for Maximum Growth of Children’s Retirement Fund

NPS Vatsalya Children’s Retirement Fund: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has made a big change for the NPS Vatsalya scheme. Now, pension funds can put up to 100% of the money in equity, just like the Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF) of the National Pension System (NPS). Pension funds can either follow the…

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Budget 2026: When retirement becomes a tax trap - why India’s salary earners need urgent relief

Budget 2026: When retirement becomes a tax trap – why India’s salary earners need urgent relief

India’s salaried class feels squeezed—not because they don’t want to pay taxes, but because the system increasingly treats retirement savings as a luxury. (AI image) For a country that prides itself on a thriving middle class, India’s tax treatment of retirement savings has begun to feel oddly out of step with economic reality. Over the…

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