INCOME TAX3 Oct 2026
‘Less exciting long-term savings crucial for financial security in old age’: CEA encourages pension investment | Mint
India's Chief Economic Adviser wants households to save more for retirement instead of chasing quick trades. Pension assets are just 17% of GDP (gross domestic product), far below OECD peers. Equity and mutual funds now take about 15% of household savings, up from 2% in FY12, while pension and insurance shares stayed flat. Consider a steady monthly pension contribution alongside trading.
Key Statutory Highlights
- India's total pension assets are about 17% of GDP, against at least 80% in OECD peer countries.
- Of the ₹18 lakh crore National Pension System corpus as of September, about 47% is in government securities, 28% in equity and 21% in corporate debt.
- The share of equity and mutual funds in annual household savings rose from about 2% in FY12 to around 15% in FY25, even as the pension and insurance share stayed unchanged between FY19 and FY24.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Consider adding a small, steady monthly contribution to a pension account, such as the National Pension System, alongside your existing savings. Since this is a long-term commitment, speak to a tax professional before moving money out of your current investments.
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