Union Budget 2026: No changes in National Pension System in FM Sitharaman's ninth Budget speech

Budget 2026 did not contain any specific announcements related to NPS contributions, tax benefits, withdrawals, or annuity rules. The scheme continues to operate under existing regulations and policy ...

Budget 2026 wishlist for senior citizens: Higher tax limits, expanded NPS benefits, in-home care

Key demands include higher tax exemptions, expanded NPS deductions, and a comprehensive in-home care scheme for senior ...

Budget 2026 expectations: NPS tax benefits, ageing India and pensions

With India's senior population rising, industry executives want wider NPS tax benefits and simpler pension rules in Budget ...
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Central government employees, in NPS, can choose OPS under certain conditions; Check eligibility, forms to submit

Since January 1, 2004, central government employees have been covered under the National Pension System (NPS), which was introduced to replace the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). However, certain situations ...

Has government provided NPS tax benefit on self-contribution in new tax regime?

NPS subscribers hoping for more tax benefits from Budget 2026 were disappointed. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's speech ...

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 ...

Economic Survey flags need to strengthen pension access for rural and gig workers

According to the survey, India follows a multi tier pension framework led by the market linked National Pension System the ...