Topic: National Pension System
2022 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index survey (MCGPI)
The 2022 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index survey (MCGPI) was released recently. Key findings Iceland topped the list, scoring the highest overall index value of 84.7. The... NPS Diwas
NPS Diwas was observed on October 1 by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). Key facts The National Pension System Diwas (NPS Diwas) was observed by the...
Debasish Panda- New IRDAI Chief
Debasish Panda has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) for a three-year term. Overview: Former Department of Financial...
Labour Ministry on Global pension report
On December 9, 2021, Ministry of Labour and Employment told the Rajya Sabha that; a Global Pension Index that placed pension system of India towards bottom of the...
PFRDA to observe National Pension System Diwas
Pension regulator Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is set to observe National Pension System (NPS) Diwas on October 1, 2021. Key Points PFRDA also started a... PFRDA: Online option to exit from NPS
The Pension Fund Regulator recently announced that the subscribers can use online mode to exit from National Pension System. What is the current process to quit from National...
Workshop on National Pension System (NPS) for Corporates
On 18 Nov, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) conducted a workshop on National Pension System (NPS) for Corporates in Mumbai. The workshop was organized in association...Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) can now subscribe to National Pension System
As per the provisions of the PFRDA Act, the Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) will now be eligible to apply for the National Pension System (NPS) at par...
OCI can now apply for National Pension System
The Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) will now be eligible to apply for National Pension System (NPS) at par with Non Resident Indians (NRIs). The permission to permit...
PM Launches National Pension Scheme for Small Traders and Self Employed Persons
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the National Pension Scheme for Traders and Self Employed Persons with annual turnover not exceeding Rs 1.5 crore. About the Scheme It is...Central Government contribution in National Pension Scheme (NPS) raises to 14%
The Union Cabinet has recently raised the government’s contribution to National Pension Scheme (NPS) to 14% of basic salary from the current 10%. However, minimum employee contribution will... 