Expert panel for investment of NPS corpus into PE, VC funds

Last Updated: Thursday, April 9, 2015, 16:24

The total assets managed under NPS are about Rs 82,000 crore, while private sector contribution is just Rs 5,000 crore.

Workers may get to opt between EPF&NPS; ESI & health insurance

Last Updated: Saturday, February 28, 2015, 15:03

The proposal to provide these options to organised sector workers was announced today by the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his Budget speech for 2015-16.

NPS subsidy: PFRDA chief seeks extension beyond FY17

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 4, 2015, 20:45

The pension fund regulator PFRDA has sought a time extension beyond the 2016-17 deadline for the government subsidy towards the 'Swavalamban' scheme so as to encourage more poor people to join the scheme.

PFRDA proposes up to 25% withdrawal from NPS after 10 years

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 15:26

Pension regulator PFRDA has proposed allowing subscribers of National Pension System (NPS) to withdraw up to 25 percent of accumulated funds for meeting medical treatment expenses, higher education of children, marriage of daughters and house purchase.

Unions oppose FinMin proposal to offer EPFO members NPS scheme

Last Updated: Sunday, August 11, 2013, 11:36

Trade unions have decided to oppose finance ministry's proposal to offer the New Pension System (NPS) to the retirement fund body EPFO's subscribers who are covered under Employees' Pension Scheme-1995 (EPS-95).

PFRDA empanels 6 insurers for providing annuity plans

Last Updated: Friday, May 4, 2012, 22:19

Pension fund regulator PFRDA on Friday said it has empanelled six life insurance companies, including LIC and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, to provide annuity plans to NPS subscribers.

Parliament panel pitches for assured returns on NPS

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 31, 2011, 20:58

A parliamentary panel has recommended that subscribers to the New Pension System (NPS) should get an assured return on their investments that are at least equal to the interest rate given by the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme.