New Delhi, June 24 -- Government-owned companies and other entities classified as "Government Entities" under the National Pension System (NPS) can continue using Point of Presence (PoP) service providers by paying a flat annual charge of Rs.500 per subscriber, according to a fresh circular issued by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).

The move comes as a relief for several Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and other government-linked organisations that had flagged operational difficulties in complying with an earlier requirement to directly manage NPS-related functions through Central Recordkeeping Agency (CRA) systems.

In a circular dated 16 June 2026, PFRDA said Government Entities that wish to cont...