PFRDA Delays Revised National Pension System Fee Implementation to December 1, 2026
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has postponed the implementation of revised fee charges for the National Pension System (NPS) and NPS Lite from October 1 to December 1, 2026. The updated fee structure includes a one-time onboarding charge of Rs 200 per Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN) and an annual fee of 0.20% of assets under management. The delay allows intermediaries more time to prepare for the new charges, which apply across all NPS schemes.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 27 Oct, 04:12 am. Other outlets followed.