Motilal Oswal AMC Appointed Pension Fund Sponsor by PFRDA
Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company (MOAMC) appointed as Sponsor of Pension Fund by PFRDA. MOAMC will manage pension assets under NPS and establish a separate pension fund company. This expands the company's role in retirement planning solutions.
This appointment represents a strategic expansion into the pension fund management sector, which could lead to significant long-term revenue growth and diversification for the company.
The appointment as a Pension Fund Sponsor by PFRDA is a significant positive development, expanding the company's business operations into a new area of financial services.
Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company Limited (MOAMC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited, has received a Letter of Appointment dated May 05, 2026, from the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). This appointment authorizes MOAMC to act as a Sponsor of a Pension Fund for managing pension assets under the National Pension System (NPS).
MOAMC is required to establish and operationalize a separate Pension Fund company, subject to obtaining necessary registrations, approvals, and compliances as prescribed by the PFRDA Act, 2013, and related regulations. This development is seen as a significant milestone for the company, strengthening its presence in the financial services ecosystem and expanding its participation in long-term retirement and pension fund management.
As part of the mandate, MOAMC will undertake formalities including obtaining a Certificate of Registration and executing agreements such as the Investment Management Agreement with the NPS Trust. Mr. Prateek Agrawal, MD & CEO of MOAMC, stated that the company aims to bring a research-driven, high-conviction, and long-term investment approach to build sustainable retirement wealth for investors within India's evolving NPS ecosystem. MOAMC, with a legacy of over three decades in equities, currently manages Mutual Funds, AIFs, and provides Portfolio Management Services.
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