PFRDA announces crossing the milestone of Rs 6 trillion of AUM under NPS and APY



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The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has announced a significant achievement, with Assets Under Management (AUM) for the National Pension System (NPS) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) now exceeding £6 trillion. This milestone was reached after 13 years, with the latest £1 trillion in AUM being accumulated in just the last seven months. The PFRDA attributes this rapid growth to increasing subscriber confidence and a growing awareness of the importance of retirement planning, particularly highlighted during the recent pandemic.

Assets Under Management under Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority cross Rs 6 trillion

NPS and APY subscribers’ contribution builds up Rs 6 trillion of pension assets

8,791 corporate enrolments with 11.53 lakh subscribers under NPS till 21st May 2021

2.82 crore subscribers enrolled under Atal Pension Yojana

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) here today announced crossing the milestone of Rs 6 lakh crore (Rs 6 trillion) of Assets Under Management (AUM) under the National Pension System (NPS) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY), after 13 years. The AUM growth of last Rs 1 trillion has been achieved in just 7 months. 

PFRDA has witnessed remarkable growth in NPS subscribers over the years with 74.10 lakh government employees in the scheme and 28.37 lakh individuals joining from the non-government sector.  The total subscriber base of PFRDA has increased to 4.28 crore.

Shri Supratim Bandyopadhyay, Chairman, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), said, “We feel immensely gratified at reaching this milestone of Rs 6 trillion AUM, and in less than seven months as we were at Rs 5 trillion in October 2020. The achievement shows the faith subscribers have in NPS and PFRDA. A growing realisation during this pandemic is the priority accorded by individuals to retirement planning, for preserving their financial well being.”

As on 21st May 2021, the total number of subscribers under NPS and Atal Pension Yojana has crossed 4.28 crore and the Asset under Management (AUM) has grown to Rs 603,667.02 crore.

About PFRDA

Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is the statutory authority established by an enactment of the Parliament, to regulate, promote and ensure orderly growth of the National Pension System (NPS) and pension schemes to which this Act applies. NPS was initially notified for central government employees recruits w.e.f. 1st January 2004 and subsequently adopted by almost all State Governments for its employees. NPS was extended to all Indian citizens (resident/non-resident/overseas) on a voluntary basis and to corporates for its employees.

FAQ :

As of 21st May 2021, the total Assets Under Management (AUM) for the National Pension System (NPS) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has grown to over £603,667 crore, which is £6 trillion.

The AUM has seen rapid growth, with the last £1 trillion being achieved in just the past seven months.

As of 21st May 2021, the total number of subscribers across NPS and APY has exceeded 4.28 crore.

PFRDA is a statutory authority established by an Act of Parliament to regulate, promote, and ensure the orderly growth of the National Pension System (NPS) and other applicable pension schemes.

NPS was initially for central government employees recruited after 1st January 2004, and has since been adopted by most state governments for their employees. It is also available to all Indian citizens (resident/non-resident/overseas) on a voluntary basis, and to corporates for their employees.




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