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PFRDA chief S Ramann wants to plug NPS into corporate payroll systems

Pension regulator in talks with HRMS providers to enable salary-linked contributions; sees scope for pension funds to finance infrastructure

Unlocking pension funds for infra financing a priority: PFRDA Chairperson

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, PFRDA chief S Ramann outlined plans to expand pension coverage, strengthen APY, integrate NPS with payroll systems and fund infrastructure

Integrating NPS into payroll alongside PF should be easy: PFRDA chief

Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Chairperson S Ramann on Tuesday said companies should be able to integrate National Pension System (NPS) contributions into their human

Integrating NPS into payroll alongside PF should be easy: PFRDA chief

Speaking at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, PFRDA chief S Ramann said integrating NPS with corporate payrolls should be easy, enabling employees to save alongside EPF

NPS Bharat FoF: Why PFRDA is opening pension capital to private debt

The pension regulator is widening investment options and simplifying digital enrolment to expand retirement coverage.

NPS Swasthya: Should retirement savings be bundled with health cover?

Investors should compare the premiums under NPS Swasthya with those of the standalone super top-ups offered by insurance companies

Twin regulatory moves seek to reshape insurance costs, distribution

PFRDA's NPS Swasthya combines healthcare withdrawals with a super top-up cover, while Irdai proposes tighter commissions and expense limits to curb mis-selling and lower distribution costs

PFRDA forms panel to work on guaranteed pension product for non-govt sector

Regulator is working on multiple products leading to a guaranteed offering; guidelines for innovative bonds and the Swasthya scheme are expected in the coming days

PFRDA moots guaranteed pension plans, in talks with finance ministry

In talks with finance ministry; access to derivatives is key

PFRDA sets up global pension fund panel: How NPS subscribers may benefit

Initiative aims to deepen capital markets while creating a stronger investment ecosystem for NPS

Why India's pension sector reforms need stronger demand from workers

While pension reforms and new retirement products are expanding choices, experts say changing younger workers' perception of retirement savings is crucial to boosting participation

Pension Sahayak guide: Here's how PFRDA's new grievance portal works

Pension Sahayak guide: Here's how PFRDA's new grievance portal works

Axis Pension Fund targets 500K new subscribers and ₹30,000 crore AUM

The pension fund manager expects onboarding through BHIM, Google Pay and PhonePe, along with new products, to drive subscriber growth in FY27

What NPS' new asset allocation, withdrawal options mean for you

Surrender of annuity will be allowed only if it meets the terms of the contract

PFRDA launches new retirement income scheme and drawdown options under NPS

New framework allows phased pension withdrawals while keeping mandatory annuity rules unchanged

How NPS Swasthya model may reshape elderly healthcare financing in India

PFRDA's proposed NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme seeks to combine retirement savings with healthcare financing, potentially reshaping elderly-care funding beyond traditional insurance models

PFRDA plans higher equity exposure, new asset classes to boost NPS returns

Regulator plans gradual shift towards 25% equity in government composite scheme and new asset classes, including AIFs, to support long-term returns

PFRDA launches NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme under regulatory sandbox

PFRDA has approved a pilot NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme under its regulatory sandbox to test health-linked benefits, allowing medical withdrawals and premature exits for treatment

Invest in NPS Vatsalya if you have a long horizon and can forgo liquidity

The scheme may not suit investors who want liquidity, are targeting short- to medium-term goals, or are uncomfortable with equity volatility

PFRDA sets up expert panel SAARG to modernise NPS investment framework

PFRDA has set up a high-level expert panel, SAARG, to review and modernise the NPS investment framework, focusing on asset allocation, risk governance and long-term returns