Did NPS subscriber get tax deduction on additional 20% contribution (from 60% to 80%)?

NPS subscribers hoping for an 80% tax-free lump sum withdrawal will have to wait. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's ...

Has government provided NPS tax benefit on self-contribution in new tax regime?

NPS subscribers hoping for more tax benefits from Budget 2026 were disappointed. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's speech ...

Budget 2026: What deductions, exemptions and capital gains rules under the new Income-tax Act mean for taxpayers

From April 1, the Income Tax Act, 2025, will come into effect, replacing the six-decade-old 1961 law, with all tax changes announced in the 2026–27 Budget set to be incorporated into the new framework ...

Budget 2026: Can NPS tax incentives alone bridge India’s retirement savings gap?

An increased NPS tax deduction can support salaried and self-employed individuals in building tax-efficient retirement savings, while complementing EPF and PPF within a diversified investment ...

Budget 2026 wishlist for senior citizens: Higher tax limits, expanded NPS benefits, in-home care

Key demands include higher tax exemptions, expanded NPS deductions, and a comprehensive in-home care scheme for senior ...

Budget 2026-27: SBI Research flags pension revamp, wider UPS and NPS push with tax incentive

SBI Research underscored the need for uniform tax treatment across retirement and insurance products, including annuities and unit-linked insurance plans (ULIPs) ...
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Budget 2026: 5 ways NPS can be made more lucrative to widen pension coverage - top points

Budget 2026: While EPF is mandatory, NPS remains optional, despite its low cost, transparency and market-linked returns. Today, only about 21,000 corporates offer employer NPS, compared to nearly 8 ...

Wealth creation from early age: How latest rules make NPS Vatsalya more flexible

New NPS Vatsalya guidelines ease exits after 18 and clarify partial withdrawals, but KYC steps, default shift by 21 and tax ...