Budget 2024 raises NPS tax deduction to 14% for all sectors

By Vivek Dubey By Vivek Dubey CNBC-TV18.com CNBC-TV18.com Published July 23, 2024 Published July 23, 2024

Increased Deduction Rate

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Applies to All Sectors

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New Regime Benefits

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FM’s Announcement

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Understanding NPS

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Two Account Types

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Regulated Investment

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Encouraging Participation

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Retirement Savings Focus

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Sector-Wide Impact

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Long-Term Benefits

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