Interest On NPS

When should the interest on NPS be accounted?Every year as per the statement or once we withdraw or the fund matures?
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This discussion clarifies the accounting and tax treatment of interest and capital gains/losses within the National Pension System (NPS). Unlike some other savings schemes, interest is not typically accounted for annually in the same way. Instead, gains or losses from capital appreciation or depreciation upon withdrawal are considered for tax purposes, though often tax-free.

No interest would be paid out of contributions to NPS fund. As I understand, gain/loss on withdrawal (due to capital appreciation/depreciation) may be treated as short/long-term capital gain/loss which is also tax-free.

As far as I know, NPS (N ational Pension System) is retirement product similar to EPF (Employee Provident Fund). Generally, the EPF interest credited by government annually is not reported to the ITR form as it did not come into the taxpayer's own hands.

Similarly, the capital gains or losses of NPS fund (each year) need not be reported on ITR form.

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