NPS is open to employees from the public, private and even the unorganized sectors except those from the armed forces. National Pension System NPS provides impressive long-term savings options so that an individual can plan his/her retirement time efficiently by investing in this market-linked investment plan. READ MORE

Tax Benefits of NPS

Note: Tax benefits and tax rates of financial products are not eternal but might change with time subject to prevailing tax laws. Though we strive to provide you with updated information, we do not claim correctness. There remain possibilities of error in numbers and conditions provided below owing to changes in tax laws. Please consult your advisor before investing.

Salaried Employee

Employee’s own contribution up to 14% of salary (basic plus D.A.) to NPS are tax deductible under Section 80CCD (1) of the IT Act, subject to a ceiling of Rs.1.50 lacs under section 80CCE, if filed under New Tax Regime. For Old Tax Regime it remains at 10%.

Any individual other than salaried employees

Contributions up to 20% of the Gross Income is deductible from the taxable income under section 80CCD (1) of the IT Act, subject to ceiling of Rs. 1.50 lacs under Section 80CCE.

For both salaried and self-employed individuals

An additional deduction for investment up to Rs.50,000/- has been provided under section 80CCD(1B) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 which is over and above the ceiling of Rs.1,50,000/-. Therefore, the total deduction that can be claimed for own contribution to NPS can go up to Rs.2 lakh. READ MORE