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What is pension scheme?

A pension scheme is a long-term savings plan that helps people save money for the future and it is a tax-efficient way to save money during your working life.
 
Over a period of 40-50 years, a pension scheme ensures an adequate corpus to deal with rising medical bills and expenses and a higher cost of living, driven by the country's inflation.
 
The amount of money saved into a pension scheme account is referred to as ‘contributions’. A pension scheme allows us to invest regular payments or transfer a lump sum amount into a pension fund account for retirement planning. When the policyholder
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Pension alert: Jeevan Pramaan Patra deadline and download process explained

As the digital life certificate deadline nears, here's a step-by-step guide on how to download a digital copy of your Jeevan Pramaan Patra, the last date, and other relevant information

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Updated On : 17 Nov 2025 | 1:06 PM IST

Jeevan Pramaan 2025: EPFO pensioners get free doorstep service via IPPB

India Post Payments Bank to offer facility for millions of EPS retirees

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Updated On : 05 Nov 2025 | 1:38 PM IST

What numbers reveal: Why India's pension system is among bottom 3 globally

The Mercer report has flagged limited coverage of informal workers, poor adequacy, and regulatory fragmentation as key challenges for India's pension framework

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Updated On : 17 Oct 2025 | 8:08 AM IST

Six states evince interest to join UPS, says PFRDA Chairman S Ramann

Recently the central government extended the deadline for eligible employees, past retirees, and legally wedded spouses of deceased retirees to exercise their option to join the UPS till 30 November

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Updated On : 06 Oct 2025 | 11:49 PM IST

Zomato, HDFC Pension launch NPS model for delivery partners' benefit

The model was formally launched by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at an event organised by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) on October 1

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Updated On : 03 Oct 2025 | 3:05 PM IST

PFRDA in talks with Sebi to allow pension funds in commodity derivatives

PFRDA chairman S Ramann said discussions with Sebi are underway to allow pension funds to trade in select commodity derivatives, with metals likely to be prioritised

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Updated On : 19 Sep 2025 | 8:02 PM IST

Atal Pension Yojana adds 3.9 mn enrolments in FY26, total crosses 80 mn

APY is a voluntary, contributory pension scheme, focused on the poor, the underprivileged, and workers in the unorganised sector

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Updated On : 25 Jul 2025 | 7:29 PM IST

Centre announces unified pension scheme for retired NPS subscribers

The new scheme provides a guaranteed monthly pension, lump sum payout, and interest-bearing arrears for NPS subscribers who retired on or before 31 March 2025

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Updated On : 30 May 2025 | 5:53 PM IST

Centre's new rule to deny pension to ex-govt staff in PSUs for misconduct

Centre amends pension rules: PSU employees dismissed for misconduct will now lose pension benefits from previous government service. Know what's changed under Rule 37 and its implications

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Updated On : 28 May 2025 | 3:35 PM IST

Tata Motors pays ₹38,892 cr in taxes, levies in FY25, down 1% from FY24

Other contributions, including provisions for Provident Fund and Employee Pension Scheme, stood at Rs 937 crore last fiscal

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Updated On : 26 May 2025 | 7:29 PM IST

Retired a day before your annual pay hike?You might still get pension boost

Employees retiring just before their annual increment will now get a notional hike for pension, no arrears, but a big win for post-retirement income.

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Updated On : 22 May 2025 | 4:11 PM IST

Hike minimum pension under EPS, complete evaluation by 2025: Panel

The EPS, which came into effect in November 1995, is administered by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation

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Updated On : 17 Apr 2025 | 10:45 PM IST

LIC Smart Pension Plan? FAQs about new retirement planning scheme answered

Annuity payment can be done yearly, half-yearly, quarterly and monthly, says company

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Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 11:45 AM IST

Pension sector needs boost to improve social security coverage: Eco survey

NPS is one of the lowest-cost pension schemes globally and its framework is based on a defined contribution model, which ensures that future payouts are determined by market fluctuations

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Updated On : 31 Jan 2025 | 5:50 PM IST

Superannuation rule in UPS likely to discourage early retirement: Experts

Experts say that criterion may increase labour force participation

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2025 | 11:20 PM IST

EPFO launches centralised pension system, benefitting 6.8 mn members

Under CPPS, a beneficiary will be able to withdraw pension from any bank and there will be no need for to visit the bank for verification at the time of commencement of pension

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Updated On : 03 Jan 2025 | 6:14 PM IST

Money matters: States' pension bill growth slowed in FY23, says RBI report

Seven states even saw decline, says RBI's 'Handbook of Statistics on Indian States'

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Updated On : 09 Dec 2024 | 11:49 PM IST

Pilot run of new Centralised Pension Payments System successful: Mandaviya

In CPPS, there will be no need for pensioners to visit the bank for any verification at the time of commencement of pension and the pension shall be immediately credited upon release, ministry stated

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Updated On : 08 Nov 2024 | 7:15 PM IST

Over 180k pensioners benefitted by govt's digital life certificate campaign

The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) has launched the third nationwide digital life certificate (DLC) campaign, which is being held in 800 cities and districts across the country

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Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 11:26 PM IST

Activists flag impact of 'digital exclusion' on country's pensioners

Pension Parishad shared testimonies from affected pensioners, including the elderly, disabled, and widowed individuals who have been denied their pensions due to various administrative and digital bar

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Updated On : 30 Oct 2024 | 1:11 PM IST