
Indian parents planning a long-term investment for their child, representing NPS Vatsalya and the benefits of starting small contributions early.

Indian parents planning a long-term investment for their child, representing NPS Vatsalya and the benefits of starting small contributions early.

image of an Indian investor making an online NPS contribution on a laptop and smartphone, representing retirement planning and PFRDA's updated same-day investment rules.

Under current proposals, the fitment factor multiplier (expected between 1.92x and 2.86x) could increase the minimum basic salary from ₹18,000 to between ₹34,560 and ₹51,480 per month, while resetting Dearness Allowance (DA) to zero upon rollout.

New platform offers voice-based support, 22-language access, and faster pension grievance resolution. New Delhi, June 22, 2026: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has launched an AI-powered grievance redressal platform called Pension Sahayak, aimed at simplifying and accelerating the resolution of pension-related complaints for millions of subscribers across...

Employee and pensioner groups set to present demands as panel continues nationwide consultations. Lucknow, June 22, 2026: The 8th Pay Commission has begun a crucial two-day meeting in Lucknow, where representatives of employee and pensioner organizations are expected to present their demands and recommendations regarding salary and pension revisions. The...

Atal Pension Yojana and the National Pension System offer different paths to retirement security. Here’s how they compare in terms of returns, risk, flexibility, and eligibility. Key Highlights Updated News Article New Delhi, June 16: Choosing the right retirement plan can be confusing, especially when two popular options—Atal Pension Yojana...

Key Highlights New Delhi: Pension reforms have emerged as one of the most significant topics under discussion as consultations for the 8th Pay Commission gather momentum. Alongside expectations of a higher fitment factor and Dearness Allowance revisions, employee representatives are now pushing for a comprehensive overhaul of the pension system...
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