Retirement

In a recent clarification, the DoPPW explained the significance of the last working day for a government employee in determining pension entitlement.

India Post Payments Bank to offer doorstep digital life certificate facility for EPFO pensioners

EPFO will bear the cost of issuing Digital Life Certificate entirely, making the service free for their pensioners

Ditch the “retire at 60” script — design work you can live with (and live off)

One simple idea: build a career engine that pays you beyond 60, so money never becomes your boss.

Retirement planning: Are solution-oriented funds the smart choice?

These funds promise a mix of growth and safety, but do they fit your retirement goals?

Don’t cash out your EPF: Why today’s relief can wreck tomorrow’s retirement

Withdrawing early from your EPF might feel like a relief today, but you could be handing away years of retirement security.

How much you really need to retire early — the math for 45, 50, and 55

Dreaming of an early exit from work? Here’s how to estimate your ideal corpus based on your age and lifestyle.

EPFO tightens premature final settlement rules amid rising layoffs; full PF payout only after 12 months of job loss

Members can now apply for final PF settlement only after 12 months of leaving employment, compared to the earlier two-month window. Similarly, pension withdrawal will now be allowed after 36 months of unemployment.

How to plan for healthcare costs in retirement in India

Healthcare planning is a vital part of retirement preparation to ensure peace of mind and financial security in later years.

EPFO launches Vishwas Scheme to cut litigation through rationalised penal damages

As of May 2025, outstanding penal damages stood at Rs 2,406 crore, with over 6,000 cases pending across various forums

EPFO 3.0 Explained: What the new PF withdrawal rules mean for 30 crore members

Members can now withdraw up to 75 percent of their EPF corpus while maintaining the mandatory minimum balance of 25% percent.

Retirement planning in India: How to calculate the corpus you’ll need

Figuring out your retirement number isn’t rocket science — it’s about planning for tomorrow with today’s numbers.

'Single adverse remark against judge enough, show-cause not necessary for compulsory retirement': Gujarat HC

“A single uncommunicated adverse remark in the entire service record, or a doubtful integrity, is enough to retire a judicial officer compulsorily in the public interest," Gujarat High Court said.

Centre issues fresh guidelines to ensure timely payment of retirement dues

The digitisation of service records through universalisation of e-HRMS for all ministries and departments would be instrumental in reducing mistakes and substantial reduction in processing timelines, the Centre said.

Chris Woakes, two-time World Cup winner, announces international retirement

Chris Woakes part of England's 2019 World Cup-winning squad, in which he contributed with 16 wickets from 11 matches.

Countdown to Sep 30: What every central govt employee must know before choosing UPS over NPS

September 30 is the last date to switch to UPS, which promises assured pension as against NPS that offers market-linked returns.

How to retire comfortably with a smaller corpus

Smart financial choices, lifestyle adjustments, and careful planning can help you retire securely even with a modest retirement fund.

60-year-old woman launches tech startup, works 70-hour weeks: ‘Retirement was never really…’ 

After three decades in fitness retail, Canadian entrepreneur Karen Hastie is building a tech company to support small businesses and chambers of commerce.

90-year-old forced to work at a store to support sick wife: 'It's a hard way to go'

Vince Scidone began receiving his pension in 1998, but says it hasn’t kept pace with inflation. 'You can survive, but it’s a hard way to go,' he said.

Vetrimaaran announces retirement from film production after censor board controversies, Bad Girl to be his last venture

National Award-winning filmmaker Vetrimaaran announced his exit from film production. His upcoming film Bad Girl will be his final project as producer under Grass Root Film Company, though he continues directing.

'He stood tall when the storm raged': Indian cricket fraternity hails Cheteshwar Pujara's grit and resilience

Cheteshwar Pujara, who played 103 Tests and scored 7195 runs at an average of 43.60, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

Planning early retirement: How much money is enough?

Early retirement is an attractive dream, but it requires a well-planned financial roadmap to sustain your lifestyle without income for decades.

How much money do you need to retire if your monthly expenses are Rs 50,000?

Using a safe withdrawal rate of 3.5%, which is more realistic in the Indian context given the inflation and increasing life expectancy, you would require a retirement corpus of approximately Rs 1.7 crore

Today’s seniors aren’t looking for a retirement home, they want vibrant, secure neighbourhoods: Adarsh Narahari of Primus Living

Together with smaller nuclear families, longer life-spans, and greater financial confidence among retirees, is creating sustained demand for purpose-built senior communities.

Planning an early retirement? How to determine your FI number in 2025

Understanding your Financial Independence number is the first step towards retiring on your own terms.

I am 25 and want to retire at 40. What is my FIRE number with monthly expense of Rs 50,000?

Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) requires aggressive planning, especially when you aim to retire at 40 with just 15 years of income but 45–50 years of retirement ahead