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Diwali 2025 Relief for Pensioners: Proposal to Raise EPS-95 Minimum Pension by ₹2,500 — What It Means for Retirees in India

Oct 5, 2025

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by

Himanshu

in Economic News

As the festive season draws near, a wave of optimism has swept across India’s pensioners. Reports suggest that ahead of Diwali 2025, the government is considering a significant increase in the minimum pension under the EPS-95 scheme, possibly by as much as ₹2,500 per month. If implemented, this move could bring much-needed relief to retirees…