Pension
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Unified Pension Scheme to be implemented from April 1: Who will benefit and how much?
Personal Finance | Feb 15, 2025, 02:24 PM ISTThe Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) will be implemented from April 1, 2025, as an alternative to NPS. Find out who is eligible, pension benefits, government contributions, and how UPS compares to OPS and NPS.
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Madhya Pradesh to increase 'Ladli Behna Yojana' amount to Rs 3,000 in future: CM Mohan Yadav
Madhya Pradesh | Feb 11, 2025, 09:46 AM ISTMadhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav has announced an increase in Ladli Behna Yojana financial assistance from Rs 1,250 to Rs 3,000. The government also transferred Rs 1,553 crore to 1.27 crore women beneficiaries.
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How much can you invest in NPS? Secure lakhs in monthly pension
Personal Finance | Jan 25, 2025, 11:04 PM ISTKnow how to invest in NPS to secure a monthly pension of up to Rs 1 lakh. Discover strategies for retirement planning and maximizing your NPS benefits.
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EPFO's centralised pension payment system fully operational: Know how will CPPS help pensioners?
Personal Finance | Jan 07, 2025, 04:10 PM ISTThe EPFO has launched its Centralised Pension Payment System (CPPS), now fully operational across all 122 regional offices. This system allows pensioners nationwide to access their pensions seamlessly from any bank branch.
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Pakistan's 'bold' solution to economic woes: Cut pensions of those who served the nation
World | Jan 02, 2025, 04:22 PM ISTThe changes, set to take effect from January 1, will apply to both retired civil and military personnel. Additionally, many serving federal government employees who receive both salaries and pensions will also be impacted.
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New Year 2025: From UPI to pension, key changes in various sectors in upcoming year | Check details
Business | Dec 31, 2024, 05:08 PM ISTThe new year is set to bring major changes in personal finances, lifestyle, education, and careers, among other areas. Here are some of the key changes that will affect various sectors.
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LPG price, pension, fixed deposit: Key changes that will impact India’s middle class from January 1
Business | Dec 26, 2024, 05:45 PM ISTKey changes from January 1: Taxpayers will face stricter GST compliance regulations starting from January 1, 2025 and one of the significant changes is the mandatory Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), which will be gradually implemented for all taxpayers accessing GST portals, enhancing security.
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EPFO: Have you not filed wage details yet? Retirement fund body extends date for last time
Business | Dec 18, 2024, 02:12 PM ISTEmployees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) said it has received requests from employers and employers’ Associations for filing the details of higher wages.
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Delhi govt to add 80,000 beneficiaries under old-age pension scheme | Eligibility, benefit, process
Personal Finance | Nov 25, 2024, 06:16 PM ISTThe Delhi govt has decided to add 80,000 more beneficiaries to the old-age pension scheme. The portal which was opened for registration on Sunday has received 10,000 applications so far. The govt has also announced its plan to provide Rs 5,000 to differently-abled individuals.
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Kejriwal makes THIS major announcement on pension for retired employees ahead of Delhi polls
Delhi | Nov 25, 2024, 01:31 PM ISTThe eligible people can apply for the pension by filling up a form on the e-district portal of Delhi govt and even as the application system will go live on Nov 24, it will remain functional until 80,000 applications are received.
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8th Pay Commission and Unified Pension Scheme 2025: What do you need to know? Details
Personal Finance | Nov 20, 2024, 04:57 PM ISTThe Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) launches in 2025, offering guaranteed lifetime pensions for government employees. Know how the 8th Pay Commission’s fitment factor may impact salaries and pensions, including expected increases and eligibility criteria.
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Pension alert: Ten days left to submit life certificate, if you miss the deadline then...
Personal Finance | Nov 20, 2024, 02:30 PM ISTPensioners and family pensioners can submit their life certificates through Jeevan Pramaan Portal, Doorstep Banking (DSB) agents, biometric devices in post offices, and physical Jeevan Pramaan forms at bank branches.
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Good news for pensioners: EPFO likely to disburse pension on Oct 29 due to Diwali festival
Business | Oct 29, 2024, 06:08 PM ISTThe EPFO further said in the circular that all field offices shall send the monthly BRS (bank reconciliation statements) to banks in such a way that pension gets credited to pensioners account on or before last working day of the month.
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Central govt pensioners to get additional pension after turning 80: Check new guidelines here
Business | Oct 25, 2024, 09:22 PM ISTBy implementing these changes, DoPPW seeks to make the system more accessible, helping senior pensioners navigate their benefits with greater ease and efficiency.
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Life certificate: How can senior citizens submit Jeevan Pramaan certificate online? Check details
Business | Oct 25, 2024, 08:34 PM ISTJeevan Pramaan certificate is mandatory to be presented every year for a retired person to continue to receive pension. The last date for submitting the certificate for this year is November 30. Check details on how and where to apply.
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Good news for pensioners: Centre issues guidelines for addressing grievances online
Business | Oct 21, 2024, 06:43 PM ISTThe new guidelines, issued by the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions are aimed at making the complaint filing process more sensitive, accessible and effective.
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EPFO members can get Rs 10,000 monthly pension even if basic salary is Rs 15,000 | Know how
Business | Oct 09, 2024, 05:28 PM ISTHere is a simplified calculation showing how your pension entitlement could reach Rs 10,000 per month by the time you retire.
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NPS Vatsalya: Just invest Rs 10,000 annually for your child, check how much to earn after 18 years
Personal Finance | Sep 19, 2024, 11:38 PM ISTNPS Vatsalya: If parents contribute Rs 10,000 annually to their child's NPS Vatsalya account for 18 years, a fund of Rs 5 lakh will be accumulated at an estimated return of 10%.
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Nirmala Sitharaman launches NPS Vatsalya scheme: Know eligibility, application process and more
Personal Finance | Sep 18, 2024, 06:48 PM ISTNPS Vatsalya Scheme Overview: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced the NPS Vatsalya scheme, allowing parents to open pension accounts for their minor children. Aimed at securing long-term financial stability, the scheme converts to a regular NPS account when the child turns 18.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to launch NPS Vatsalya Scheme for pensioners today
Business | Sep 18, 2024, 07:08 AM ISTNPS Vatsalya Scheme: The Union Finance Minister will also launch an online platform for subscribing to NPS Vatsalya, release of scheme brochure, and distribute Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN) cards to new minor subscribers.