The PFRDA has introduced Retirement Income Schemes (RIS) and flexible drawdown options, giving structure to the decumulation phase for NPS subscribers. These reforms are aimed at providing sustainable financial security to ageing NPS subscribers
The PFRDA made changes in the NPS investment universe rules by including the rupee bonds issued by the New Development Bank (NDB). The NPS Pension Funds will now have one more option to diversify their NPS portfolio
PFRDA has revamped NPS withdrawal rules by extending investment age to 85 and introducing flexible phased payout options with reduced compulsory annuity requirements for subscribers
PGIM India has reopened subscriptions in three overseas fund-of-fund schemes, but investments are limited to Rs 2 lakh per day per investor as global investment limits remain tight, leading to repeated stops and restarts in inflows
Rising living costs, housing pressure and weak financial security have forced younger workers to delay major spending and life decisions
The 16th All India Pension Adalat was held in Delhi on May 13, 2026, and resolved nearly 74 cases on the spot, which involved 37 different ministries and departments. Most of the cases involved the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Ministry of Railways
The Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) covers more than 1,900 procedures for treatment. However, the funds allocated for cancer treatment under the scheme are less than required. The FinCan study suggests that including early diagnosis of the disease under the scheme could reduce fund requirements and save more lives
