Indians who have lived in the UK and are returning to India should transfer their pensions through QROPS-approved schemes. This move helps avoid UK taxes, including inheritance tax, while offering greater investment flexibility. Additionally, managing a UK pension from India can be complicated due to exchange rates and regulations. By transferring to India, you gain better control, tax-efficient withdrawals, and access to high-growth investments. With QROPS, you secure a stable retirement and maximize your pension’s potential in India’s growing economy.
Category: QROPS List
Date: April 21, 2026

Check the recognised overseas pension schemes notification list
The following schemes in the Indian QROPS List 16th June 2024 have conveyed to HMRC that they meet the conditions to be a recognised overseas pension scheme (ROPS).
Indian QROPS List 16th June 2024
| ROPS | Country |
|---|---|
| Bajaj Allianz Life Guaranteed Pension Goal | India |
| Bajaj Allianz Life Saral Pension | India |
| Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance Secure Bhavishya Plan | India |
| HDFC Life Assured Pension Plan | India |
| HDFC Life Click 2 Retire | India |
| HDFC Life Guaranteed Pension Plan | India |
| HDFC Life New Immediate Annuity Plan | India |
| HDFC Life Pension Guaranteed Plan | India |
| HDFC Life Smart Pension Plan | India |
| HDFC Life Smart Pension Plus | India |
| HDFC Life Systematic Pension Plan | India |
| ICICI Pru Easy Retirement | India |
| ICICI Pru Easy Retirement SP | India |
| ICICI Pru Guaranteed Pension Plan | India |
| Kotak Assured Pension Plan | India |
| Kotak Lifetime Income Plan | India |
| LIC’s Jeevan Akshay — VII | India |
| LIC’s New Jeevan Shanti | India |
| Max Life Forever Young Pension Plan | India |
| Max Life Guaranteed Lifetime Income Plan | India |
| Max Life Smart Guaranteed Pension Plan | India |
| Max Life Smart Wealth Annuity Guaranteed Pension Plan | India |
| SBI Life — Smart Annuity Plus | India |
| Tata AIA Life Insurance Fortune Guarantee Pension | India |
| Tata AIA Life Insurance Saral Pension | India |
| Tata AIA Life Insurance Smart Annuity Plan | India |