Pension Plan
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India’s rank on Global Pension Index falls to 45 out of 47 countries
India can improve its score by improving minimum support and expanding coverage of pension arrangements to workers in the unorganised sector, a report said.
Scroll Staff
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Report on global pension system not based on ‘reliable comparable international data’, says Centre
The report, published by asset management company Mercer Consulting in October, had placed India’s pension system at 40 among 43 countries.
Scroll Staff
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Taxpayers can claim standard deduction on pensions from former employers, says CBDT
The Central Board of Direct Taxes said it was issuing the clarification after taxpayers asked for clarity about who is eligible for standard deduction.
Scroll Staff
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Good deal: Why the National Pension Scheme is an excellent option to save for your retirement
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It’s going to be really hard for Indian millennials to maintain their lifestyle when they retire
A World Economic Forum study shows that there will be an $85 trillion gap in retirement savings by 2050.
Madhura Karnik, qz.com
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Former paramilitary personnel join OROP stir
Retired members from the services protested at the Jantar Mantar on Monday, demanding the same benefits as other military forces.
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Watch: When the ‘All We Imagine As Light’ team danced on the red carpet before the Cannes screening
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Eco India: Is traditional building the path to eco-harmony in the Himalayas?
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Eco India, Episode 261: Can ancient know-how revive sustainable mountain ecosystems?
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