Atal Pension Yojana FY26 achievements explained in 10 charts

Atal Pension Yojana (APY) — a government‑backed pension scheme that enables unorganised sector workers to plan fixed post-retirement income – registered a phenomenal response in FY26. The scheme added a record 1.35 crore subscribers to its network during the year. With a significant rise in enrolments in the 18-25 age bracket, the scheme secured unprecedented enrolment during the course of the year, reflecting increasing awareness among youth regarding long-term financial security.

During the blockbuster year, several banks and financial institutions demonstrated exceptional commitment to the pension scheme's growth, with most exceeding their annual targets.

Here's an overview of the scheme's performance in FY26, detailed in 10 charts:

1. Cumulative APY Gross Enrolments (in lakhs)

2. APY Enrolments during the year (in lakhs)

3. Returns