The government notified a hike in the foreign direct investment limit in pension fund management to 74% from 49% under the national pension system (NPS). This step is opening doors for experienced foreign partners in this space and facilitating more competition in the fledgling segment. Pension Fund Regulatory &Development Authority (PFRDA) Act links the FDI ceiling in the insurance sector.
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National Pension System (NPS) was launched in January 2004 for government employees and later in 2009, it was opened to all. There are two types of accounts in NPS – Tier 1 and Tier 2. If a person invests in Tier 1 account then he/she gets an additional tax exemption of up to Rs 50,000. National Pension Scheme is being regulated by PFRDA.
7 Pension Funds in NPS:
The benefit of FDI in Pension Funds:
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