NPS Exit Rules After 15 Years – Understanding lump sum withdrawal, annuity, tax rules and withdrawal options under the National Pension System.

NPS EXIT RULES AFTER 15 YEARS

Quick answer: Yes. A non-government NPS subscriber can take a normal exit after 15 years in NPS or at age 60. Whichever comes first applies. You can withdraw up to 80% as a lump sum. At least 20% must buy an annuity. Only 60% of the corpus is clearly tax-free. The extra 20% may be

Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Funds: Opportunity or Overexposure Right Now?

Quick answer: Mid-cap and small-cap funds can help build long-term wealth, but only as a limited part of your portfolio. In August 2026, investors put heavy money into them. Small-cap valuations now sit above their five-year median. So the real question is how much you can hold through a 40% fall. Key Facts As per

What Is Mutual Fund Portfolio Overlap, and Why Does It Matter?

Mutual fund portfolio overlap means two or more of your funds hold the same stocks. When overlap is high, you own the same companies again and again. You pay several fund managers for one idea. You also get less diversification than you think. Check overlap before you add a new fund. Key Facts Overlap %

What to Do With Your ESOPs When You Switch Jobs or Companies

Quick answer: When you switch jobs, your unvested ESOPs usually lapse. Your vested options stay yours, but you must exercise them inside the window in your ESOP policy. Many plans give 30 to 90 days. Exercising triggers salary tax on the gain. So check your deadline, your cash, and your tax before you resign. Key

New Tax Regime vs. Old Tax Regime – What is the difference in 2026?

Neither regime is best for everyone. The new regime has lower rates but few deductions. The old regime has higher rates but allows HRA, home loan interest and 80C. Add up your real deductions, then compare the tax under both. At a ₹15 lakh income, the old regime needs about ₹6 lakh of deductions to

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