What is NPS?

What is NPS?

National Pension Scheme is a Government scheme for all citizens of India looking for a safe and secure investment plan with good returns to create a corpus for their retirement. It is regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).




Taken from PFRDA document

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