Budget 2026: 5 ways NPS can be made more lucrative to widen pension coverage - top points

Budget 2026: While EPF is mandatory, NPS remains optional, despite its low cost, transparency and market-linked returns. Today, only about 21,000 corporates offer employer NPS, compared to nearly 8 lakh establishments registered with EPFO.

Budget 2026: 5 ways NPS can be made more lucrative to widen pension coverage - top points
Budget 2026: While EPF is mandatory, NPS remains optional, despite its low cost, transparency and market-linked returns. Today, only about 21,000 corporates offer employer NPS, compared to nearly 8 lakh establishments registered with EPFO.