Economy, Banking and Finance · 28 May 2026
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) announces Atal Pension Yojana (APY) crosses 9 crore enrolments with AUM over ₹54,000 crore
Exam-focused facts from the 28 May 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) organised the APY Annual Felicitation Programme in New Delhi, recognising 53 APY Service Providers, 10 State Level Bankers' Committees, top 5 bank branches, and Lead District Managers for FY 2025–26.
- Atal Pension Yojana (APY) crossed 9 crore gross enrolments and Assets Under Management (AUM) exceeding ₹54,000 crore; a record 1.35 crore subscribers were added during FY 2025–26.
- Women's participation under APY reached a record 55.14% in FY 2025–26; the scheme recorded highest-ever annual enrolment with significant rise in the 18–25 age group.
- Top performing Public Sector Banks: State Bank of India (116%), Union Bank of India (105%), UCO Bank (105%), Indian Bank (104%), Bank of Maharashtra (103%).
- Top performing Regional Rural Banks: Jharkhand Rajya Gramin Bank (288%), Tripura Gramin Bank (185%), Meghalaya Rural Bank (163%), Punjab Gramin Bank (153%), Assam Gramin Vikash Bank (152%).