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A disciplined SIP can help you build retirement wealth steadily. You can pause or cancel as per your plan.

₹ 500 example amount

Track PRAN Personal + Corporate Active / Auto guidance

This is a UPI-mandate SIP. Amount gets auto-deducted based on your selected frequency. Learn more

Tip: If you’re unsure about allocation, start with Auto choice and shift later after you learn.

What is NPS?

NPS (National Pension System) is a long-term retirement-focused investment product. You contribute during your working years and build a retirement corpus over time. It’s designed for disciplined investing with a focus on retirement planning.

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Retirement-first product: made for long-term wealth creation.
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Flexible contributions: one-time or SIP-style recurring investments.
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Choice-based investing: you choose how money is allocated (Active/Auto).

Personal NPS

For individuals who want to build retirement savings independently.

Corporate NPS

For employees where an employer supports NPS contributions as part of benefits.

Disclaimer: This content is educational and not financial/tax advice. Exact rules/benefits depend on current regulations.

How does NPS work?

You contribute to your NPS account over time. The money is invested across asset classes (like equity and debt) based on your chosen approach. Your goal is to grow a retirement corpus gradually.

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Open / Link PRAN → Start new NPS or track an existing PRAN.
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Choose investment mode → One-time, monthly SIP, or yearly contribution.
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Select allocation style → Active or Auto (Lifecycle).
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Invest consistently → Let compounding do the heavy lifting.

What you get

Better structure for retirement planning + a cleaner way to stay disciplined.

What you avoid

Impulse investing, random timing, and “in-the-moment” money decisions.

Investment Choices

In NPS, you typically invest across multiple asset classes. The mix decides risk and potential growth. A higher equity allocation can mean higher volatility, while more debt can mean lower volatility.

Equity (Higher growth, higher ups/downs)

More suited for long horizons when you can stay invested through market cycles.

Long-termVolatile

Debt (Stability-focused)

Generally used to reduce swings and add stability as you near retirement.

StabilityLower volatility

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Balance matters — don’t chase returns; match risk to your horizon.
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Time in market beats timing the market for most long-term plans.
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Re-check yearly — increase stability as retirement gets closer.

Active choice vs. Auto choice

This is one of the most important choices. Active means you decide the asset allocation. Auto means allocation shifts automatically with age (lifecycle approach).

Active Choice

You set your allocation. Best for people who understand risk and can stay disciplined.

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More control over equity/debt split.
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Needs review at least yearly.

Auto Choice

Allocation adjusts with age. Best for beginners who want a “set and stay” approach.

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Less effort, more structure.
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Reduces equity gradually as you age.

If you want: I can also add a small “Which one should I pick?” quiz block here (2–3 questions) for better conversions.

Why Invest in NPS?

NPS works well for people who want a retirement-first product and can commit for the long term. It can also offer tax benefits depending on applicable rules.

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Build retirement discipline with a structured approach.
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Long-term compounding works best when contributions are consistent.
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Potential tax advantages (subject to current laws & eligibility).
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Portfolio diversification via multiple asset classes.

Who Should Invest in NPS?

NPS is generally suitable if you’re planning for retirement and can keep money invested for the long term. It may be less suitable if you need high liquidity in the short term.

Good fit if you…

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Want a long-term retirement corpus.
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Prefer disciplined monthly investing.
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Want a structured approach to allocation.

Not ideal if you…

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Need money back quickly (short horizon).
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Can’t commit to long-term investing.
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Prefer fully flexible withdrawals anytime.

Ready to start?

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FAQs

Quick answers to the most common NPS questions we hear from new investors.

It can be, especially if you choose an Auto (lifecycle) approach and invest with a long-term mindset. The key is consistency and understanding that retirement products are meant for long horizons.

If you don’t want to monitor allocation, choose Auto. If you understand risk and can review yearly, Active can be suitable. Many people start Auto, learn, then switch later.

Yes. Many platforms allow recurring contributions (often via UPI mandate). It helps maintain discipline.

NPS can have tax benefits depending on current rules and your eligibility. Please confirm with updated provisions or a tax professional before deciding purely based on tax savings.

Want this page to feel even more “PensionBox-like”? I can also add a small comparison table and a “step-by-step” timeline component.

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