Archive · 22 Sep 2025
PFRDA Expands NPS Investment Options to Boost Returns
The PFRDA, the organization that oversees pensions in India, is planning to offer more investment choices for retirement plans.
They're looking at allowing people to invest in gold, silver, and funds that invest in private companies.
This is to help people get better returns on their money and to attract more people to save for retirement.
Currently, most pension funds invest in debt and stocks.
The regulator also wants to make it easier for people to pick the investments that best suit their needs, offering customized plans.
PFRDA is expanding investment options for private pension funds.
New investment options include gold, silver, venture capital funds, and AIFs.
The goal is to improve returns for subscribers.
The regulator is considering easing norms around marking to market for government and corporate bonds.
PFRDA aims to increase the subscriber base to 300 million by 2030.
- Who
- PFRDA
- What
- Is expanding investment options for private pension funds, including gold, silver, and AIFs, to drive better returns.
- When
- The article doesn't mention any specific time.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To drive better returns for subscribers and expand the subscriber base.
- Organization
- Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
- Chairperson
- S. Ramann
- NPS Expansion
- To include gold, silver, venture capital funds, and AIFs
- Assets Under Management
- 15.78 trillion rupees ($178.77 billion)
- Subscriber Base
- 80 million, aiming for 300 million by 2030
