NPS, PPF or EPF: Who wins?

Although an infant, it was already a bit different from the rest. Unlike the others, it offered an additional Rs 50,000 deduction from your taxable income. Unlike the others, it ensured your retirement planning had an equity component, which is crucial, as you'll find out later. And unlike the others, it has the potential to help you build a more sizable retirement corpus. Again, more on that later.