News for 'National Pension Scheme'

Soon, a portal to help pensioners get digital life certificates

Soon, a portal to help pensioners get digital life certificates

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

A pension disbursing bank can access the portal to get digital life certificate.

Young investors, hike your equity exposure under NPS

Young investors, hike your equity exposure under NPS

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Since NPS is used for a long-term goal like retirement, allowing younger investors to have higher exposure to equities will give them a chance to earn higher returns.

India's first public InvIT for road, highway projects in the works

India's first public InvIT for road, highway projects in the works

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

After the success of the National Highways Authority of India's (NHAI's) first infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) with foreign institutional investors, the Centre is working on a proposal to launch a fresh InvIT for national highways, where domestic retail investors can hold units of the trust

EPF or NPS: Which is better?

EPF or NPS: Which is better?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

If a risk taker and young, NPS would suit her/him. Otherwise, s/he should go for EPF.

Modi's next 'Mann Ki Baat' scheduled for June 28

Modi's next 'Mann Ki Baat' scheduled for June 28

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged the people to share their thoughts and ideas for the next 'Mann Ki Baat' programme scheduled to be aired on June 28.

More Freebies In The Interim Budget?

More Freebies In The Interim Budget?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The rising goods and services tax (GST) and personal income-tax collections may bolster the Narendra Modi government's ability to announce new schemes or enhance existing ones.

Budget 2018: What economists want from Jaitley

Budget 2018: What economists want from Jaitley

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

The economists who signed the letter included Jean Drze , Abhijit Banerjee, Ajit Ranade, Jayati Ghosh, Kirit Parikh, Mihir Shah, Rohini Pande, and Vijay Joshi

NPS returns better than EPF

NPS returns better than EPF

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Taxation has played spoilsport despite double digit returns.

Buying retirement plans? These options can be of great help

Buying retirement plans? These options can be of great help

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Insurance firms have designed amazing retirment plans to lure more customers.

Now on all private banks can collect tax, pay pension

Now on all private banks can collect tax, pay pension

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The finance ministry on Wednesday allowed all private sector banks to participate in government-related business, like collection of taxes. pension payments and small savings schemes. At the moment, only few large private sector are allowed to conduct government-related business.

Bank strike on Feb 25, 26

Bank strike on Feb 25, 26

Rediff.com16 Feb 2008

The union has been opposing merger of State Bank of India's associate banks with the parent, outsourcing of work and extension of option to provident fund optees to join pension scheme, United Forum of Bank Employees said in Ludhiana.

Pension comfort? One has to wait for some time

Pension comfort? One has to wait for some time

Rediff.com10 Nov 2008

The finance ministry has appointed a Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority, which will soon roll out a National Pension Scheme for the informal sector or for whoever wants to join.

How much will Congress's election guarantees cost?

How much will Congress's election guarantees cost?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

'Right to apprenticeship means that anyone below the age of 25 years with a diploma or other qualifications can demand an apprenticeship with a private, a public sector company or a government organisation. And when he/she demands this, it is the obligation of the government to provide it.'

NPS: Best For Retirement, Tax Saving

NPS: Best For Retirement, Tax Saving

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

NPS is a cost-effective instrument with low fund management and other fees. Unlike in mutual funds, investors get the benefit of tax-free rebalancing here.

Shift from EPS would hurt retirement kitty

Shift from EPS would hurt retirement kitty

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Despite the equity booster, many would be uncomfortable about NPS.

Old Vs New Tax Regime: Which's Better?

Old Vs New Tax Regime: Which's Better?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Your financial goals are of utmost importance and the tax saving is an added incentive, advises Dwaipayan Bose.

How the NPS can benefit young investors

How the NPS can benefit young investors

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Raising equity exposure to 50 per cent in the National Pension Scheme will benefit young investors, provided they can stomach higher volatility.

'Destitution and starvation will go...'

'Destitution and starvation will go...'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

'We cannot leave our entire unorganised sector to the vagaries of market forces.'

Flaws in Modi's rural development plans

Flaws in Modi's rural development plans

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Official panel points to bid deficiencies in rural job guarantee, pensions, housing and other programmes.

Gehlot's Dilemma: 1,813,302 Jobless Workers

Gehlot's Dilemma: 1,813,302 Jobless Workers

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The state's joblessness is three times higher than the national average of 7.8 per cent.

Freedom from BSES

Freedom from BSES

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

Planning retirement? Buy these MFs

Planning retirement? Buy these MFs

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Investors across age groups and risk appetite can invest in these schemes.

Is your pension fund regulated?

Is your pension fund regulated?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Ask your HR department for details about the fund, trustees and returns

'Modiji, Can We Survive Only On Rations?'

'Modiji, Can We Survive Only On Rations?'

Rediff.com19 May 2024

'Modi must see how we live, what we have to do to educate our children.'

RATE: Thumbs up or down for BJP's manifesto?

RATE: Thumbs up or down for BJP's manifesto?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Three days before the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday, April 8, released its manifesto with a focus on development and national security.

On Day 4 of OROP strike, ex-servicemen are ready to sacrifice their lives

On Day 4 of OROP strike, ex-servicemen are ready to sacrifice their lives

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Soldiers remain firm in their protest against the delay in the implementation of the One Rank One Pension scheme.

Why Did Naidu Meet Modi?

Why Did Naidu Meet Modi?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

According to an Andhra government statement, Naidu 'reposed confidence' in the PM's leadership.

Grievances piling Up, Modi demands action against Customs, Excise officials:

Grievances piling Up, Modi demands action against Customs, Excise officials:

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Taking strong exception to complaints and grievances of people concerning the customs and excise sectors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said strict action would be taken against erring officials.

'Let's fight till we get One Rank One Pension'

'Let's fight till we get One Rank One Pension'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

'One Rank One Pension is needed immediately and more urgently for jawans and widows,' one elderly soldier tells Sudhir Bisht at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

Veteran who committed suicide received OROP: MoD

Veteran who committed suicide received OROP: MoD

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The delay in receiving the revised pension was due to problems in calculation at his bank's end.

New simplified pension form for retired govt employees

New simplified pension form for retired govt employees

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

The new 'Form 5' has been brought for the benefit of pensioners and it will record all information on the basis of self-attestation by the individual concerned, said Sanjay Kothari, Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms, Public Grievances and Pension.

With Gujarat, Himachal results, stage set for 2024

With Gujarat, Himachal results, stage set for 2024

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Though the Congress, AAP and other Opposition parties may have high hopes and some positive takeaways to seize on from the results, it is the BJP which has a big headstart and is firmly in the lead.

Change in 'Raj' or 'Riwaaj'? Himachal results tomorrow

Change in 'Raj' or 'Riwaaj'? Himachal results tomorrow

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Going by Himachal Pradesh's "riwaj", or tradition, it should be the Congress' turn to form the next government.

Delhi HC says border skirmishes show leaner, fitter Army needed

Delhi HC says border skirmishes show leaner, fitter Army needed

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Policy decisions, particularly those which have wide-ranging implications on the nation's health and security, should be decided by bodies best suited to do so, the Delhi high court said on Monday while refusing to interfere with the Agnipath scheme.

Mamata, BJP trade verbal blows over NIA team attack in Bengal

Mamata, BJP trade verbal blows over NIA team attack in Bengal

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday accused NIA officials of attacking villagers in Purba Medinipur district, the BJP hit back at her saying that the attack on the NIA officials is Sandeshkhalli 2.0 orchestrated by the state.

PPF stays on exemption list, only EPF interest to attract tax

PPF stays on exemption list, only EPF interest to attract tax

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Facing flak over its decision to impose tax at the time of withdrawal on 60 per cent of the contributions to Employees' Provident Fund, the government on Tuesday clarified that only interest accrued on 60 per cent contribution to EPF after April 1, 2016 will be taxed.

Rights of migrant workers can't be ignored: SC to govt

Rights of migrant workers can't be ignored: SC to govt

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Migrant workers play a very vital role in building the nation and their rights cannot be ignored at all, the Supreme Court said on Thursday while asking the Centre to devise a mechanism so that they receive food grains without ration cards.

Meet Nirmalaji's Core Budget Team

Meet Nirmalaji's Core Budget Team

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The finance minister continues to be backed by the same policy team in charting out the broad strategy as in the few earlier Budgets.

Hashtags, videos: Parties hit virtual campaign trail

Hashtags, videos: Parties hit virtual campaign trail

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Wordsmiths and artists of different parties are working overtime to deliver punches and counter punches in their bid to reach out to voters through different platforms ranging from Facebook to YouTube.

India has the worst retirement system in the world

India has the worst retirement system in the world

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Denmark has been rated as the country with the best retirement system in the world.