New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), in collaboration with PwC, conducted extensive outreach and awareness sessions on the National Pension System (NPS) for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) during the 2nd Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) 2026 held in Rajkot.

Addressing MSME stakeholders, Mamta Rohit, Executive Director, PFRDA, stressed the critical need for retirement planning in the MSME sector, which employs nearly 29 crore people across India.

She noted that India is ageing rapidly, with only about 29 per cent of the elderly population currently receiving any form of pension, warning that delays in action could widen the gap between dignified ageing and financial in...