Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO): News
EPFO mulling change in withdrawal rules: How it affects you
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is mulling a major change in its withdrawal rules.
How to handle ITR when EPF interest is credited late
If you've noticed a delay in the credit of your Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) interest, you're not alone.
EPFO members may soon withdraw EPF funds via ATM, UPI
The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is working on a plan to allow its members to withdraw their Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) money directly through ATMs or Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
Provident fund online claim rules changed: How it affects you?
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has simplified its online claim process by removing the requirement of uploading a scanned image of a cheque or bank passbook.
EPFO added over 19L members in April: Why it matters
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has added a net of 19.14 lakh members in April 2025, according to the latest payroll data released by the Indian government.
Your PF transfer can't be denied over overlapping service periods
Overlapping service periods cannot be used as a ground to deny transfer claims, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has clarified in a circular.
Modi government confirms 8.25% interest rate on EPF for FY25
The Indian government has officially confirmed an interest rate of 8.25% on Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) deposits for the fiscal year 2024-25.
How to quickly check PF balance via call or SMS
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) offers two easy ways for members to check their Provident Fund (PF) details.
EPFO simplifies PF transfer process—Key change you should know
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has simplified the process of transferring Provident Fund (PF) accounts for its members.
You can withdraw PF via ATMs from next month
To revolutionize the way subscribers access their provident fund (PF) savings, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will soon allow ATM withdrawals.
EPFO 3.0 launching soon—to introduce ATM withdrawals, faster claim settlements
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is all set to undergo a major digital transformation with the launch of version 3.0 in May or June.
EPFO: You can now activate UAN via Aadhaar-based facial recognition
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a new feature.
EPFO may raise automatic settlement limit from ₹1L to ₹5L
The Employees's Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is mulling to increase the automatic settlement limit for advance claims from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh, ANI reported.
EPFO simplifies online PF withdrawal process—Check what's new
The Employees's Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced major changes to its online provident fund withdrawal process.
Modi government to raise auto PF withdrawal limit to ₹5L
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is planning to raise the auto settlement limit of advanced claim (ASAC) from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh.
EPFO's EDLI scheme gets major upgrade: Check all new changes
The Employees's Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced major changes to its Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) scheme.
EPFO retains 8.25% rate on PF deposits for 2024-25
The Employees's Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has retained an interest rate of 8.25% on employees' provident fund deposits for the fiscal year 2024-25.
India's Universal Pension Scheme: Who will benefit and how
The Indian government is working on a Universal Pension Scheme (UPS) to provide social security benefits beyond traditional employment.
End of fluctuating PF interest rates? Check EPFO's big plan
The Indian government is mulling the creation of an interest stabilization reserve fund under the Employees's Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), as per The Economic Times.
EPFO extends deadline for UAN activation, Aadhaar seeding
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has pushed the deadline for Universal Account Number (UAN) activation and Aadhaar seeding in employees' bank accounts.
You can now change personal details, transfer PF online yourself
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched two new online facilities, benefiting more than 7.6 crore members.
ELI scheme: EPFO extends UAN activation deadline to January 15
The Employees's Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has extended the deadline for Universal Account Number (UAN) activation and Aadhaar seeding of bank accounts under the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme to January 15, 2025.
Starting 2025, you can withdraw PF via ATMs: Here's how
Subscribers of the Employees's Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will be able to withdraw their provident fund directly from ATMs starting 2025.
ESIC records 6.8% rise in formal job creation this August
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) recorded a 6.8% rise in formal job creation in August, with 2.07 million jobs created.
Centre will offer you ₹15,000 if you are a fresher
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced an interesting policy for first-time employees, in Union Budget 2024.
EPFO witnesses record addition of 19.5L members in May
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reported a record net addition of 19.50 lakh members in May 2024, according to a Labour Ministry statement today.
EPFO records highest-ever monthly addition of 18.92L members in April
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has reported a record-breaking addition of 18.92 lakh members in April 2024.
EPFO subscriber surge signifies employment boost in fiscal 2024
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has seen a membership growth of over 19% YoY, reaching 1.65 crore members in fiscal 2024, according to the latest payroll data.
CERT-In probing potential data breaches at India's PMO and EPFO
India's government is looking into potential data breaches involving the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
Centre begins crediting interest to PF accounts ahead of Diwali
The process of depositing interest into provident fund (PF) accounts for the fiscal year 2022-23 has begun, as reported by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in an official announcement.
EPF subscriber base grew by 1 million in July 2023
The National Statistical Office (NSO) has released data revealing that over one million people joined the organized workforce in July 2023.
NPS, EPFO data shows 5.2cr jobs created in 4 years
A recent State Bank of India (SBI) research report reveals that India has generated over 5.2 crore payrolls in the last four years, with a significant increase in women's participation.
Government approves 8.15% interest rate for 2022-23 EPF scheme
The central government on Monday approved the credit interest at 8.15% on deposits for the 2022-23 Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) scheme.
EPFO fixes 8.15% interest rate on Employees' Provident Fund
The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has fixed an 8.15% interest rate on the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) for 2022-23, reported NDTV.
EPFO continues investment in 2 Adani companies despite depleted value
India's largest retirement fund, the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), has continued its investment in Adani Enterprises and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited despite the conglomerate's recent market rout, reports said.
EPFO extends deadline for higher pension: How to apply
Members of the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) who have not opted for higher pensions till now should not worry. The EPFO has extended the deadline to do so till May 3.
Amid pandemic, Rs. 21cr fraudulently withdrawn from Mumbai PF office
Over Rs. 21 crore was reportedly siphoned from a common PF pool at a Mumbai office of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) between March 2020 and June 2021.
EPF-Aadhaar card linking now mandatory. How to do it?
Employees Provident Fund (EPF) subscribers must link their Aadhaar card with their Provident Fund (PF) accounts by September 1, 2021, according to the retirement fund manager EPFO.
EPFO members allowed second advance withdrawal citing COVID-19
The Employee Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has allowed its five crore subscribers to avail a second advance withdrawal in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
EPFO retains 8.5% interest rate on PF deposits
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation will maintain the interest rates on provident fund deposits at 8.5% for the financial year 2020-21, the same as the previous fiscal.
EPFO subscribers may face restrictions on early pension withdrawal: Report
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has reportedly proposed restrictions on the early withdrawal of pension contributions by formal sector workers.