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National Pension System (NPS) - Tier I

India - EPF/NPS

Government-regulated retirement account investing across equity, corporate debt, and gilts.

Risk Level
Medium ★★★☆☆
Liquidity
🔴 Low
Min Investment
₹500/month
Ticket Size
₹500/month minimum
Ideal Horizon
Till retirement
Region
India

📈 Historical Returns (Indicative)

1 Year
8–12%
3 Years
9–12%
5 Years
9–12%
10 Years
9–12%
20 Years
9–11%

⚠️ Indicative historical ranges only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns vary significantly across individual instruments.

🧮 XIRR Calculator — National Pension System (NPS) - Tier I

Enter your actual investment dates and amounts to calculate your personal annualised return (XIRR). Use negative values for money invested, positive for money received back.

✅ Pros & ❌ Cons

Advantages

  • ✅ Adds diversification to portfolio
  • ✅ Suitable for specific investor goals

Disadvantages

  • ❌ Low liquidity — funds may be locked in for years

🚀 How to Invest in National Pension System (NPS) - Tier I

  1. Open NPS account via eNPS portal (npscra.nsdl.co.in)
  2. Or through your employer (Corporate NPS) or bank
  3. Choose between Tier 1 (pension) and Tier 2 (flexible) accounts
  4. Minimum ₹500/contribution; choose equity/bond/govt allocation

💰 Tax Treatment (India)

EET: Contributions deductible u/s 80CCD(1) ₹1.5L + 80CCD(1B) ₹50K; 60% tax-free on withdrawal
40% must be used to buy annuity (annuity income taxable)
Disclaimer: This page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Returns shown are indicative historical ranges and not guaranteed. Consult a SEBI-registered investment advisor before investing.
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