New Delhi, Sept. 3 -- The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) on Thursday released an exposure draft proposing changes to the rules governing Points of Presence (PoPs), the entities through which investors can open and service their National Pension System (NPS) accounts.

The proposed amendments in the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (Point of Presence) Regulations, 2018, are aimed at expanding the PoP network, particularly in underserved and last-mile areas, while also making digital onboarding and servicing more accessible.

PFRDA has invited stakeholder comments on the proposals until 2 October 2026.

Here are the key changes subscribers should know.

PFRDA proposes to widen the eligibility crit...