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New rule will ensure compliance with foreign exchange rules and updated eligibility norms, says pension manager
Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju on Thursday expressed hope that the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), which promises an assured pension of 50 per cent of the average basic pay drawn over the last 12 months, may be replicated for other stakeholders under the New Pension System (NPS). Observing that NPS has emerged as a robust retirement savings mechanism in the country, he said, its growing assets under management and subscriber base is reflective of people's trust in the scheme. The government has recently introduced the UPS under NPS for central government employees. The scheme is effective from April 1. UPS is a unique contributory but defined benefit scheme that provides an assured payout of 50 per cent of the average basic pay for the last 12 months upon superannuation along with the benefit of inflation indexation through dearness relief, Nagaraju said, while speaking at the 1st International Research Conference on Pension, organised by PFRDA and IIM Ahmedabad here. "I tru
A disciplined investor who can manage money by taking better asset allocation decisions would be able to build a higher corpus for retirement with more flexibility
NPS Vatsalya is a retirement plan for minor children, allowing parents or guardians make investments on their behalf
The government may hike the minimum pension amount under Atal Pension Yojana in the upcoming Union Budget to attract informal sector workers
While the scheme allows you to plan for your child's retirement well after you may be gone, you should focus first on your retirement and kids' education
If you do not meet the minimum requirements or submit the wrong documents, your NPS account can be frozen
Employees with at least 20 years of regular service can now opt for voluntary retirement.
Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan has been holding regular meetings with key ministries and departments to ensure a smooth transition from NPS to UPS
Upon turning 18, child's account will be converted into a standard NPS account, subject to the submission of the necessary KYC documents
The scheme is an extension of the already existing NPS to children. In the last 10 years, NPS has gained 1.86 crore subscribers, with Assets Under Management (AUM) of Rs 13 trillion
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday launched the NPS Vatsalya scheme, which will allow parents to save for their children's future by investing in a pension account. Parents can subscribe to NPS Vatsalya online or visiting a bank or post office. The minimum contribution to open Vatsalya account is Rs 1,000. Subscribers will have to contribute Rs 1,000 annually thereafter. The guidelines for withdrawal from NPS accounts are being finalised. Launching the scheme, Sitharaman said NPS has generated very competitive returns and offers the option to people to save while ensuring future income. NPS Vatsalya is an extension of the already existing NPS to children. In the last 10 years, NPS has 1.86 crore subscribers with an Asset Under Management (AUM) of Rs 13 lakh crore. Children below the age of 18 years can open NPS Vatsalya account, which will automatically get converted to regular NPS account on completion of 18 years of age. Pension will come from the account only upon
UPS merges elements of defined contribution and defined benefit. Under NPS, employees contribute 10 per cent of their salary while the government contributes 14 per cent
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When the minor reaches adulthood, their account will automatically convert to a regular NPS account.
The corporate component of the scheme is voluntary in nature and includes people working in public sector organisations, private limited companies, or public sector banks among others
Penny Drop Verification is a process used to confirm the validity of a bank account
Parents can save for their minor kids and the plan can be converted into a full-fledged NPS account in future
The changes ensure that the benefits of same-day investments are passed on to the subscribers as applicable