Time to up your equity investment in NPS?

You can now invest more in equities through the National Pension System (NPS). Earlier this month, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) increased the limit of equity investment in the system, from 50% to 75% by introducing two new life-cycle funds. A life-cycle fund follows a pre-determined asset allocation plan based on your age. PFRDA has also carved out a separate asset class for alternative investment funds (AIFs). So, should you increase your allocation to equity in the NPS? Mint Money finds out.

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