This development expands the pool of qualified individuals authorized to distribute NPS, opening opportunities for 3,534 CFP® professionals in India to participate in pension distribution within PoP-led frameworks. It also aligns with the regulator’s objective of promoting advice-led retirement planning.
CFP® professionals are trained to provide holistic, client-centric financial advice covering retirement planning, investments, taxation, and risk management. Their inclusion in NPS distribution is expected to enhance the quality of guidance provided to investors, improve awareness of long-term retirement planning, and ensure more informed financial decisions among subscribers.
According to Dante De Gori, CEO of FPSB India, this move reflects a step toward a more advice-driven ecosystem in India, combining access to NPS with professional guidance. The expanded eligibility framework now includes CFP® professionals alongside other financial experts such as Chartered Accountants (CAs), Chartered Financial Analysts (CFAs), and Company Secretaries (CSs).
The integration of CFP® professionals is expected to strengthen PoPs’ distribution capabilities, particularly in underserved segments, and promote disciplined, goal-based retirement planning.
First Published: Apr 7, 2026 4:15 PM IST
