Introducing Retirement Radar — WTW’s quarterly newsletter in India, designed to help employers stay ahead of the curve on retirement benefits strategy, funding, and compliance.
Retirement benefits are no longer just a workplace incentive — they are a strategic asset that supports long-term employee financial wellbeing and organisational resilience. In this inaugural edition, we explore the key actuarial assumptions influencing benefit valuations, emerging trends in retirement plan funding, insights from our latest employer survey, and critical regulatory updates shaping the future of retirement benefits in India.
Actuarial assumptions
We take a closer look at the core assumptions driving employee benefit valuations — including movements in bond yields, salary growth trajectories, and attrition patterns. Grounded in current economic indicators and demographic shifts, these insights help decode liability fluctuations and their implications for your financial reporting.
Retirement benefit funding
As organisations navigate economic headwinds, interest rate volatility, and rising life expectancy, retirement liabilities such as gratuity and pensions are increasingly underfunded and overlooked. Recent regulatory mandates — such as compulsory gratuity funding in Karnataka — signal a shift toward greater accountability and proactive financial planning.
Retirement Benefits study
Drawing from WTW’s 2024 State of Retirement Benefits survey of 138 employers across diverse sectors, we present a comprehensive view of how organisations are managing gratuity, provident funds, corporate NPS, and preparing for anticipated labour code reforms. The findings offer actionable insights into evolving employer strategies and priorities.
Regulatory updates
Stay informed on the latest legislative and policy changes impacting retirement benefits in India. This section highlights key updates, including new mandates, budget announcements, and compliance requirements for employers.
Stay tuned for future editions as we continue to bring you timely insights and expert guidance on navigating India’s evolving retirement benefits landscape.