{"id":4348,"date":"2022-07-04T17:24:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-04T17:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/?p=4348"},"modified":"2022-08-17T08:56:31","modified_gmt":"2022-08-17T08:56:31","slug":"national-pension-scheme-features-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/national-pension-scheme-features-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"National Pension Scheme &#8211; Its Advantages &#038; Disadvantages, Types, and Features Explained:"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662de3954cbab\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" style='display:none' id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662de3954cbab\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/national-pension-scheme-features-benefits\/#What_is_National_Pension_Scheme\" title=\"What is National Pension Scheme?\">What is National Pension Scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/national-pension-scheme-features-benefits\/#Features_of_National_Pension_Scheme\" title=\"Features of National Pension Scheme:\">Features of National Pension Scheme:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/national-pension-scheme-features-benefits\/#Advantages_of_National_Pension_Scheme\" title=\"Advantages of National Pension Scheme:\">Advantages of National Pension Scheme:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/national-pension-scheme-features-benefits\/#Flexible\" title=\"Flexible\">Flexible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/national-pension-scheme-features-benefits\/#Tax_Benefits\" title=\"Tax Benefits\">Tax Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/national-pension-scheme-features-benefits\/#Easy_Entry_Exit\" title=\"Easy Entry &amp; Exit\">Easy Entry &amp; Exit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/national-pension-scheme-features-benefits\/#Partial_Withdrawal\" title=\"Partial Withdrawal\">Partial Withdrawal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/national-pension-scheme-features-benefits\/#Diversified_Allocation\" title=\"Diversified Allocation\">Diversified Allocation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/national-pension-scheme-features-benefits\/#Regulated_Investment\" title=\"Regulated Investment\">Regulated Investment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/national-pension-scheme-features-benefits\/#Risk_Assessment\" title=\"Risk Assessment\">Risk Assessment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/national-pension-scheme-features-benefits\/#Disadvantages_of_National_Pension_Scheme\" title=\"Disadvantages of National Pension Scheme:\">Disadvantages of National Pension Scheme:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/national-pension-scheme-features-benefits\/#Limited_Exposure_to_Equity\" title=\"Limited Exposure to Equity\">Limited Exposure to Equity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/national-pension-scheme-features-benefits\/#Limited_Withdrawal\" title=\"Limited Withdrawal\">Limited Withdrawal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/national-pension-scheme-features-benefits\/#Reduced_Tax_Advantage\" title=\"Reduced Tax Advantage\">Reduced Tax Advantage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/national-pension-scheme-features-benefits\/#Types_of_NPS_Account\" title=\"Types of NPS Account:\">Types of NPS Account:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/national-pension-scheme-features-benefits\/#Tier_I_NPS\" title=\"Tier I NPS\">Tier I NPS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/national-pension-scheme-features-benefits\/#Tier_II_NPS\" title=\"Tier II NPS\">Tier II NPS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/national-pension-scheme-features-benefits\/#Tax_Benefits_under_National_Pension_Scheme\" title=\"Tax Benefits under National Pension Scheme:\">Tax Benefits under National Pension Scheme:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/national-pension-scheme-features-benefits\/#NPS_Account_for_NRI\" title=\"NPS Account for NRI:\">NPS Account for NRI:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/national-pension-scheme-features-benefits\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion:\">Conclusion:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/national-pension-scheme-features-benefits\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs:\">FAQs:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/national-pension-scheme-features-benefits\/#For_More_Information_Watch_YouTube_Video\" title=\"For More Information, Watch YouTube Video:\">For More Information, Watch YouTube Video:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/national-pension-scheme-features-benefits\/#Also_read\" title=\"Also read: \">Also read: <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_National_Pension_Scheme\"><\/span><strong>What is National Pension Scheme?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NPS is a voluntary retirement savings scheme laid out to allow the subscribers to make a defined contribution towards planned savings thereby securing the future in the form of a Pension. It is both an investment &amp; a tax saver tool mainly for middle-class working Indians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In order to participate in the NPS plan, users must contribute a minimum of Rs. 6,000 per fiscal year, which can be made in a single payment or as a minimum monthly installment of Rs. 500. The current NPS contribution interest rate is between 8% and 10%.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/zerodha.com\/open-account?c=PR4768\" style=\"border-radius:50px;background-color:#e4fa00;color:#0f0027\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Open Zerodha Account Now!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) oversees the contribution toward National Pension Scheme (NPS). It is open to all workers in the public, private, and even unorganized sectors, except those in the armed forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Pension Scheme account can be opened by any Indian citizen between the ages of 18 and 60. The National Pension Scheme, which is governed by PFRDA, matures at 60 years of age and has a maximum extension of 70 years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After three years after account opening, the national pension scheme permits members to take a portion of their contributions, up to 25%, for purposes such as paying for a home, funding your child&#8217;s education, or treating serious illnesses &amp; some other situations with valid reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-wp-embed is-provider-rakshith-pai wp-block-embed-rakshith-pai\"><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"vx7vHsaBqy\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/best-ways-of-retirement-planning\/\">10 Best Ways to Prepare for Retirement:<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;10 Best Ways to Prepare for Retirement:&#8221; &#8212; \" src=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/best-ways-of-retirement-planning\/embed\/#?secret=4FJbKvxtPp#?secret=vx7vHsaBqy\" data-secret=\"vx7vHsaBqy\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features_of_National_Pension_Scheme\"><\/span><strong>Features of National Pension Scheme:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NPS is a Central government scheme with features such as tax benefits, pension options, and investment &amp; savings. Following are some of them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>The National Pension Scheme invests in Equity, Debt &amp; Other schemes.<\/li><li>An investor can choose &amp; allocate where his\/her NPS savings must be invested in and at what proportion.<\/li><li>The investor also has the option to switch fund managers if they are unhappy with the fund&#8217;s performance.<\/li><li>Annualized yields on NPS range between 8 and 10 percent. At times, the fund has also yielded 12% in annual returns.<\/li><li>The returns from the National Pension Scheme are a lot higher than those from more traditional tax-saving investments like the PPF.<\/li><li>Under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, you can deduct up to Rs. 1.5 lakh from your tax bill if you have an NPS. Added Rs. 50,000 benefit is given u\/s 80CCD (1B).<\/li><li>In the case of Tier I a\/c, Investors are required to contribute Rs. 6000 annually i.e, Rs. 500 per month. And, in Tier II a\/c, The subscribers must pay a yearly contribution of Rs. 2000 and a one-time contribution of Rs. 250.<\/li><li>In an NPS account, only 60% of the money can be withdrawn after retirement; the remaining 40% must be invested in a pension plan in order to earn a regular pension.<\/li><li>One is not permitted to withdraw the entire corpus from the national pension system after retirement. And, One can take out money up to three times at five-year intervals during the whole term.<\/li><li>After having an NPS account for three years in a row, a person can take out up to 25% of the money saved for things like medical care, further education, marriage, buying a home, etc.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_National_Pension_Scheme\"><\/span><strong>Advantages of National Pension Scheme:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flexible\"><\/span><strong>Flexible<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Pension Scheme allows for freedom because members can pick their own investment and pension scheme options and watch their money increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are both automatic and active choices. With the auto-selection option, the fund manager oversees your investments and makes decisions about how much to invest in equities, corporate bonds, government securities, and alternative investment funds.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is the best option if you don&#8217;t have much experience with asset allocation and want a qualified manager of your investments. However, you can choose the active option if you wish to manage the asset allocation yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Up until the age of 50, you may invest up to 75% of your money in stocks, 5% in alternative investment funds, and the remainder in corporate bonds and government securities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/zerodha.com\/open-account?c=PR4768\" style=\"border-radius:50px;background-color:#e4fa00;color:#0f0027\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Open Zerodha Account Now!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_Benefits\"><\/span><strong>Tax Benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Under a number of clauses of the Income Tax Act of 1961, NPS provides tax benefits. Under Section 80C, you are eligible for a tax deduction of up to Rs. 1.5 lakh. Additionally, u\/s 80CCD (1B), you may deduct 10% of the basic income of the employer that was invested in NPS. Finally, there is an Rs. 50,000 exemption for voluntary NPS payments.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the employer and the employee can get a tax break on their contributions to the National Pension Scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-wp-embed is-provider-rakshith-pai wp-block-embed-rakshith-pai\"><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"G8fihA3Inr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/easy-ways-to-save-income-tax\/\">15 Best Ways to Save Income Tax in India:<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;15 Best Ways to Save Income Tax in India:&#8221; &#8212; \" src=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/easy-ways-to-save-income-tax\/embed\/#?secret=S1h7wwujiy#?secret=G8fihA3Inr\" data-secret=\"G8fihA3Inr\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_Entry_Exit\"><\/span><strong>Easy Entry &amp; Exit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is required to make investments in NPS up until the age of 60 as a pension plan. However, after three years from the account&#8217;s opening date, partial withdrawals are permitted. The maximum percentage that subscribers may remove from their contributions is 25%.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Premature withdrawal is only permitted in certain situations, such as when paying for a child&#8217;s education, buying a home, or in the event of a medical emergency. In the course of the tenure, subscribers may withdraw money up to three times at intervals of five years. Only the Tier I account is subject to these regulations; the Tier-II accounts are not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Partial_Withdrawal\"><\/span><strong>Partial Withdrawal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The ability to withdraw a portion of your savings to cover emergencies or other monetary needs is one of the main benefits of NPS. After a minimum of 10 years, you can take 25% of your contributions made under the Tier I program. Only three of these withdrawals are permitted, and there must be at least a five-year interval between each one.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the NPS plan, the retiree is not permitted to take out their whole account balance at retirement. In order to obtain a regular annuity from the PFRDA-registered insurance company, at least 40% of the collected fund must be set aside as required under this scheme. Taxes are not due on the remaining 60% of the accumulated fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diversified_Allocation\"><\/span><strong>Diversified Allocation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NPS provides a high level of diversity by investing in both debt and equities. The program offers favorable market-linked returns and aids in protecting your later years.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Investments are being made into a different scheme for NPS. According to the equity allocation guideline, investors may invest up to 50% of their money in stocks. Active choice and auto choice are the two investment alternatives that are accessible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast to auto-choice, which makes investments based on the risk profile and age of the investors, active-choice gives investors the freedom to select their funds and divide their investments according to their risk tolerance and suitability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-wp-embed is-provider-rakshith-pai wp-block-embed-rakshith-pai\"><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"oqwfXlytAt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/how-to-diversify-stock-portfolio\/\">How to Diversify Your Stock Portfolio<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;How to Diversify Your Stock Portfolio&#8221; &#8212; \" src=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/how-to-diversify-stock-portfolio\/embed\/#?secret=fpNV2Tj5Ra#?secret=oqwfXlytAt\" data-secret=\"oqwfXlytAt\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regulated_Investment\"><\/span><strong>Regulated Investment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority of India oversees the NPS program (PFRDA). Through routine monitoring and open investment standards, the NPS provides subscribers with transparency and dependability.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The NPS account is easy to open and manage. Utilizing your Permanent Retirement Account Number, you can manage your contributions online (PRAN).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/zerodha.com\/open-account?c=PR4768\" style=\"border-radius:50px;background-color:#e4fa00;color:#0f0027\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Open Zerodha Account Now!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_Assessment\"><\/span><strong>Risk Assessment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There is now a cap on the equity exposures of the NPS plan that ranges from 75% to 50%. This cap applies to government workers to a 50% extent. Beginning the year the investors turn 50, the equity portion will be reduced by 2.5 percent per year within the prescribed range.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, the risk-return equation for investors is balanced, protecting the invested funds from the volatility of the equity market. Compared to other fixed-income plans, this one has better earning potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages_of_National_Pension_Scheme\"><\/span><strong>Disadvantages of National Pension Scheme:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limited_Exposure_to_Equity\"><\/span><strong>Limited Exposure to Equity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NPS limits the percentage of equity exposure after the age of 50 by 2.5% per year. Once a person reaches the age of 60, their equity exposure is cut to 50%. For some, this might not be favorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limited_Withdrawal\"><\/span><strong>Limited Withdrawal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the NPS is a pension plan, only a restricted amount and number of withdrawals are permitted before maturity. This could be a challenge if you suddenly find yourself in need of a large sum of money due to a financial emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduced_Tax_Advantage\"><\/span><strong>Reduced Tax Advantage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NPS Investments have tax benefits under section 80C. This benefit is alongside many other benefits as stuffed in 80C. Thus, it is difficult to take benefit from the scheme.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_NPS_Account\"><\/span><strong>Types of NPS Account:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/o9ywmduow8i-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"National Pension Scheme Features and Benefits Ecplained\" class=\"wp-image-4360\" width=\"1181\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/o9ywmduow8i-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/o9ywmduow8i-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/o9ywmduow8i-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/o9ywmduow8i-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rakshithpai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/o9ywmduow8i.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1181px) 100vw, 1181px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two types of NPS accounts. Each with its own advantages and disadvantages explained below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tier_I_NPS\"><\/span><strong>Tier I NPS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The amount invested is completely locked until you reach 60 years of age. After maturity (60 years of age), you can withdraw 60% of the amount completely tax-free and the balance 40% will be used as an annuity for your pensions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only 25% of the total contributions may be taken prior to the age of 60; the remaining 75% must be used to purchase an annuity from a life insurance company. A series of payments provided at regular intervals of time is known as an annuity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Annuity plans require the insurer to pay the insured a set amount of money on a regular basis until the insured retires or the plan ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Investment in NPS Tier I account gives you 1.5 lakh tax deduction u\/s 80C and further 50,000 deduction u\/s 80CCD(1B).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/zerodha.com\/open-account?c=PR4768\" style=\"border-radius:50px;background-color:#e4fa00;color:#0f0027\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Open Zerodha Account Now!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of government funds, the employee&#8217;s share of the contribution is 10% of the basic income plus the dearness allowance, and the employer also contributes 10%. However, the investor pays Rs. 6000 for the non-government fund, with the option to pay at least Rs. 500 per installment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Government and corporate bonds make up the majority of the default investments in a government fund. Additionally, stocks, debt securities (both corporate and government), FDs, liquid funds, etc. are the default investments in non-government funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For example, <\/strong>Mr.X, a salaried individual who begins depositing Rs 5,000 per month in NPS at age 20 will receive around Rs 1.91 crore in a lump sum at maturity payment and Rs 1.27 crore in annuity value, which will be reinvested in annuities for a monthly pension.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, at a 6% rate of return, your annuity value of 1.27 crore will yield you Rs.63,768 as a monthly pension.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"About National Pension Scheme (NPS) &amp; Difference between Tier 1 &amp; Tier 2 Account #NPS\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wA6U7OWHJjM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tier_II_NPS\"><\/span><strong>Tier II NPS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A voluntary savings &amp; investment account with flexible investment and withdrawal options. Hence, no tax benefits under this scheme. However, both Tier I &amp; Tier II serve the same purpose in regards to helping you build your retirement corpus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The initial donation is Rs. 1000, but a minimum monthly commitment of Rs. 250 may also be selected. Additionally, a minimum balance of Rs. 2000 must be kept at the end of the fiscal year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Equity, corporate bonds, government funds, money market accounts, liquid funds, etc. are all included in the investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_Benefits_under_National_Pension_Scheme\"><\/span><strong>Tax Benefits under National Pension Scheme:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, the National Pension System permits tax exemption on contributions paid to the plan up to a maximum of Rs. 1.5 lakh. Additionally, both the company and employee contributions made under the NPS program are eligible for a tax break.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a component of U\/S 80elf-contribution, 80CCD (1). A tax exemption claim may be made for a maximum deduction of 10% of the salary under this clause. This cap is set at 20 percent of self-employed taxpayers&#8217; gross income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The contribution provided by the employers to the NPS program is covered in section 80CCD (2). Taxpayers who are self-employed are not eligible for this benefit. The lowest of the following amounts is the highest amount eligible for a tax exemption: a. The employer&#8217;s actual NPS contribution b. 10% of Basic Amount + Dearness Allowance Gross Domestic Product (GDP)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under section 80CCD (1B), you may deduct any additional personal contributions (up to Rs 50,000) as a tax benefit for the National Pension Scheme (NPS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NPS_Account_for_NRI\"><\/span><strong>NPS Account for NRI:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) are eligible to open NPS accounts and utilize all of their perks. The government of India introduced the NPS, a retirement savings program, with the goal of ensuring a person&#8217;s financial security after retirement. The following are the requirements for NRIs who want to open an NPS account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The person should be between the ages of 18 and 60.<\/li><li>The person must comply with the KYC requirements.<\/li><li>Person of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) are not qualified.<\/li><li>Either an NRE or NRO account should be used to fund the national pension system.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/zerodha.com\/open-account?c=PR4768\" style=\"border-radius:50px;background-color:#e4fa00;color:#0f0027\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Open Zerodha Account Now!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The National Pension Scheme is best for people who don&#8217;t know how to manage their investments or don&#8217;t have the time to do so. The National Pension Scheme Account may be opened by anyone between the ages of 18 and 60.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any person who wants to plan their early retirement but does not want to incur excessive risks should unquestionably choose an NPS because it is a wholly government-backed program. Salaried individuals should think about the National Pension Scheme if they wish to maximize their 80C deductions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Savings in NPS is invested in Equity &amp; related products, Corporate &amp; government debt instruments, Others, etc. Basically, NPS is a well-diversified investment scheme in itself with added benefits such as tax deductions &amp; pensions options. Hence, it\u2019s a suggested scheme for every working-class Indian.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For More Information, Click on this link &#8211; &#8220;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/enps.nsdl.com\/eNPS\/NationalPensionSystem.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">National Pension System Trust<\/a><\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-f33bf7db uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-false uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq-equal-height\" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-block-d58a5c96\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-child__wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-item\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong><strong>Who Can Open NPS Account<\/strong>?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><span><p>As mentioned earlier, Any Indian Citizen aged 18 years up to 65 years can open an NPS account. The application can be via online or offline mode, approach your nearby bank for more information<\/p><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-block-7c0ee20c\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-child__wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-item\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>How many NPS Accounts can I have?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><span><p>Each Individual can have only one NPS account. Moreover, there is no need to open another NPS account because NPS can be ported across locations and sectors.<\/p><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-c58da27e uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-false uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq-equal-height\" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-block-56b79379\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-child__wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-item\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong><a class=\"\">How can a subscriber contribute to NPS?<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><span><p>Investors can make consistent contributions to the NPS account while they are still employed and can take advantage of a consistent pension once they have retired. The subscribers must make a yearly commitment of Rs. 6000 and a one-time contribution of Rs. 5000 to the Tier I account. For the Tier II account, which has the same rules, members must put in Rs. 2,000 a year and Rs. 250 just once.<\/p><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-block-666ab6e2\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-child__wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-item\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Who is eligible for NPS?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><span><p>Anyone who is an Indian citizen and is between the ages of 18 and 60 may enroll in the National Pension Scheme as part of their retirement preparation. The only requirement is that he or she understands the KYC standards.<\/p><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-b272f9d1 uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-false uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq-equal-height\" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-block-51bc6d2c\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-child__wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-item\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What is the Lock-In period for NPS?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><span><p>The investor must be at least 60 years old to withdraw. After participating in the program for at least 10 years, an investor in NPS might choose to leave it early. However, in this event, 80% of the corpus is annuitized. Only the final 20% may be withdrawn in one lump sum by the investor. Here, the annuity and lump sum are both taxed. An investor can also take up to 25% of the corpus without having to pay taxes on it if they have a good reason.<\/p><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-block-2017db4a\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-child__wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-item\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What are the Tax Benefits under NPS?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><span><p>You are qualified for tax benefits under section 80CCD (1) of the Income Tax Act because of your payment to the National Pension Scheme. Sections 80C and 80CCE provide a maximum tax deduction of Rs. 1.5 lakh. Section 80CCD provides the tax exemption for the employer&#8217;s contribution (2). You may also claim an additional tax deduction in section 80CCD (1B) that is up to Rs. 50,000 more than the allowed limit of Rs. 1.5 lakh. If you work for yourself, section 80CCD (1) of the National Pension Scheme allows you to contribute 10% of your total gross income.<\/p><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_More_Information_Watch_YouTube_Video\"><\/span><strong>For More Information, Watch YouTube Video:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is National Pension Scheme? What are its Benefits?? 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