{"id":653294,"date":"2026-05-07T07:53:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T07:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/653294\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T07:53:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T07:53:12","slug":"motilal-oswal-asset-management-company-gets-approval-to-sponsor-pension-funds-under-nps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/653294\/","title":{"rendered":"Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company gets approval to sponsor pension funds under NPS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a ref=\"dofollow\" data-ga-onclick=\"Inarticle articleshow link click#MF#href\" href=\"https:\/\/m.economictimes.com\/topic\/motilal-oswal-asset-management-company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company<\/a> has received approval from the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (<a ref=\"dofollow\" data-ga-onclick=\"Inarticle articleshow link click#MF#href\" href=\"https:\/\/m.economictimes.com\/topic\/pfrda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">PFRDA<\/a>) to operate as a Pension Fund Sponsor under the National Pension System (<a data-ga-onclick=\"Inarticle articleshow link click#MF#href\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/m.economictimes.com\/mf\/nps-national-pension-scheme\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NPS<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>The approval comes after the company submitted its application under PFRDA\u2019s Registration Guidelines for the selection of pension fund sponsors, the fund house said in a release.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the mandate, Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company will set up a separate pension fund entity that will act as an investment manager, overseeing the NPS contribution of subscribers and managing pension assets in accordance with the PFRDA Act, 2013, and applicable regulations.<br \/>Also Read |<a data-ga-onclick=\"Inarticle articleshow link click#MF#href\" href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/mf\/analysis\/how-your-mutual-fund-sip-can-help-you-create-rs-7-crore-corpus-in-15-years\/articleshow\/130845371.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> How your mutual fund SIP can help you create Rs 7 crore corpus in 15 years <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company will undertake the necessary formalities, including obtaining the Certificate of Registration and executing key agreements such as the Investment Management Agreement (IMA) with the NPS Trust, along with further arrangements with other custodians, intermediaries and parties. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ET logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/118783427.cms.png\" width=\"90%\"\/>Live Events<br \/>Upon completion, Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company will commence full-scale operations to act as a Sponsor of the pension fund under the NPS.<br \/>This move is expected to further strengthen Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company\u2019s role within India\u2019s financial ecosystem, while also contributing to the growing need for long-term retirement planning solutions for investors backed by the firm\u2019s investment management capabilities and experienced fund management team.\u201cAs India\u2019s financial ecosystem evolves, the need for disciplined, long-term retirement investment and planning is becoming critical for long-term financial security. As Indians shift their financial habits moving from a saver to an investor mindset, NPS inflows have also been growing steadily,\u201d said <a ref=\"dofollow\" data-ga-onclick=\"Inarticle articleshow link click#MF#href\" href=\"https:\/\/m.economictimes.com\/topic\/prateek-agrawal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Prateek Agrawal<\/a>, MD &amp; CEO, Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company.<\/p>\n<p>Also Read |<a data-ga-onclick=\"Inarticle articleshow link click#MF#href\" href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/mf\/analysis\/11-equity-mutual-funds-with-over-rs-1000-nav-offer-upto-24-cagr-since-their-inception\/articleshow\/130848848.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> 11 equity mutual funds with over Rs 1,000 NAV offer upto 24% CAGR since their inception <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThrough our entry into India\u2019s NPS ecosystem, we aim to bring a research-driven, high-conviction, and long-term investment approach, focused on delivering consistent performance for investors to build sustainable retirement wealth,\u201d Agrawal further said.<\/p>\n<p>(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. 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