Atal Pension Yojana adds a record 1.35 crore subscribers in FY 2025-26; women's share at 55.14%
At PFRDA's APY Annual Felicitation Programme on 20 May 2026, officials reported a record 1.35 crore new Atal Pension Yojana subscribers in FY 2025-26, over 9 crore gross enrolments and assets above ₹54,000 crore.
Summary
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) held its Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Annual Felicitation Programme in New Delhi on 20 May 2026, where 53 APY service providers, 10 State Level Bankers' Committees and the top branches and Lead District Managers were awarded. Financial Services Secretary M. Nagaraju said APY had crossed 9 crore gross enrolments, with assets under management above ₹54,000 crore and a record 1.35 crore subscribers added in FY 2025-26. PFRDA Chairperson S. Ramann called it the scheme's highest-ever annual enrolment and noted a sharp rise among 18â25-year-olds. Women made up a record 55.14% of enrolments during FY 2025-26.
Key facts
- Event
- APY Annual Felicitation Programme, New Delhi, 20 May 2026
- FY 2025-26 additions
- 1.35 crore (highest ever)
- Gross enrolments
- Over 9 crore
- AUM
- Above ₹54,000 crore
- Women's share
- Record 55.14% in FY 2025-26
- Awardees
- 53 APY service providers, 10 SLBCs, top branches and LDMs
- Speakers
- M. Nagaraju (Secretary, DFS); S. Ramann (Chairperson, PFRDA)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many new subscribers did the Atal Pension Yojana add in FY 2025-26, its highest-ever annual enrolment?
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Correct answer: D â 1.35 crore
A record 1.35 crore subscribers were added to APY during FY 2025-26.
What was the share of women in Atal Pension Yojana enrolments during FY 2025-26?
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Correct answer: C â 55.14%
PFRDA reported that women's participation under APY reached a record 55.14% during FY 2025-26.