NPS - National Pension System

An insightful session on the Financial Maturity Index, developed by IIM Udaipur in association with PRICE (People Research on India’s Consumer Economy), was conducted at the PFRDA office by Prof. Ashok Banerjee, Director, IIM Udaipur, Dr. Rajesh Shukla, MD & CEO, PRICE and Ms. Pooja Sharma, Head – Research & Operations, PRICE.

The session focused on understanding financial awareness, savings behaviour, and investment habits through a survey conducted across Gujarat and Rajasthan.

Ms. Mamta Shankar, WTM (Economics), Mr. Sanjay Pandey, WTM (Finance), Mr. Ashok Kumar Soni, ED, Ms. Sumeet Kaur Kapoor, ED, along with other officers from PFRDA, were present during the discussion.

The interaction highlighted the importance of financial literacy and informed financial decision-making in strengthening long-term financial security and inclusion.

They may look small today…

but their dreams grow bigger every day. 📏

With NPS Vatsalya, start building a future that grows along with them, one thoughtful step at a time.

Because planning early for their tomorrow matters today.

This Eid, celebrate the joy of today while securing the future of tomorrow. 🌙✨

A small step towards financial resilience today can create lifelong security for your loved ones with NPS.

Eid Mubarak.

Congratulations to Gurindervir Singh on this remarkable achievement. 👏

What may have been recorded in seconds was actually built through years of consistency, discipline, and dedication.

The same principle applies to retirement planning.

Financial security is not created overnight, it is built gradually through disciplined investing and long-term commitment.
NPS empowers individuals to take small yet meaningful steps today towards a more secure and financially independent tomorrow.

Because lasting success, on the track or in life, always comes from consistency.

Behind every quick delivery is someone working tirelessly to build a better life. 🛵

NPS for Platform Workers empowers them to create long-term financial security with flexible savings and a retirement-focused future.

A small step today can become lasting stability tomorrow.

A major step forward for social security! PFRDA has signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh MSME Development Corporation to strengthen financial resilience through the National Pension System (NPS).

The agreement was signed in the presence of Hon’ble CM Shri. Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Shri. VENKATESWARLU PERI ED, PFRDA.

Key Goals:
✅ Expanding NPS adoption across the MSME sector.
✅ Boosting pension awareness for small business owners and employees.
✅ Ensuring long-term financial dignity and security.

By empowering the backbone of our economy with better retirement tools, we are building a more resilient India.

From accumulation to withdrawal, retirement planning is changing.

The new NPS payout framework gives subscribers more flexibility and control over their retirement income through systematic withdrawal options.

A move towards making retirement not just secure, but smarter and more sustainable for the years ahead.

Read Now : https://www.livemint.com/money/nps-withdrawal-pension-annuity-personal-finance-11779376849459.html

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PFRDA successfully organised a Workshop on the Retirement Income Scheme (RIS) under NPS for corporates and HR professionals on 22nd May 2026.

The workshop focused on creating awareness around the recently launched RIS under NPS, highlighting its benefits for employees, flexible withdrawal and periodic payout options, and the role of structured retirement planning in ensuring long-term financial security.

The workshop was conducted under the guidance of Shri S. Ramann, Chairperson, PFRDA and concluded with his valedictory address.

The session also featured insightful addresses and presentations by senior officials of PFRDA, including:

* Mr. Randip Singh Jagpal, Whole Time Member, Law
* Ms. Sumeet Kaur Kapoor, Executive Director
* Mr. Prodeepto Chatterjee, DGM
* Mr. Ramesh Kumar, AGM
* Mr. Pushpinder Singh, Manager

The workshop witnessed active participation from corporates and HR professionals, further strengthening awareness around retirement-focused financial planning and employee financial wellbeing.

The Case for Starting Financial Conversations Early The NPS Vatsalya Scheme aims to cultivate early money management skills among minors, fostering long-term financial habits for a secure future.