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PFRDA'S BLUEPRINT SHIFTS FOCUS FROM SAVINGS TO INCOME
Mint Kolkata
|November 03, 2025
India is one of the youngest nations but is ageing fast. Within a few decades, it may have more senior citizens than the entire US population. This gives India a short window to prepare, and the growing focus on post-retirement income marks a shift from savings-led accumulation to income security.
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), in a consultation paper released on 30 September, proposed three concepts for post-retirement decumulation. The idea is simple — focus on steady retirement income, not just account balances. For retirees, this can mean the difference between stability and uncertainty. National Pension System (NPS) subscribers have long flagged issues such as low annuity yields, no inflation protection, and market risks at retirement. The new proposals aim to address these gaps, drawing on global pension models and sound design principles.
From saving goals to income goals
This story is from the November 03, 2025 edition of Mint Kolkata.
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