EPF

EPFO Pensioners alert! Read THIS new rule on retirement money withdrawal

The board has advised the government regarding the extension of EPS withdrawal benefits to members going to retire in six months.

Nov 01, 2022, 15:17 PM IST

EPFO Payroll Data: EPFO adds 16.94 lakh net members in August 2022

Of the total 16.94 lakh members added during the month, around 9.87 lakh new members have come under the ambit of EPFO for the first time. Out of 9.87 lakh new members added, approximately 58.32% are from the age-group of 18-25 years of age. This age-group signifies a crucial stage for an individual’s potential in terms of earning capacity and joining organized workforce in large numbers following their education.

Oct 21, 2022, 10:05 AM IST

EPFO Update: PF Interest money not credited in your EPF account? Finance Ministry says THIS

However, for quite some time now, subscribers have not got the interest money of their PF credited into their account. Responding to a tweet by T.V Mohandas Pai, former CFO and Ex-director of Infosys, the Finance Ministry has said that the delay in interest payment does not mean loss of money.

Oct 06, 2022, 14:40 PM IST

Increase your take-home salary with this simple trick; check how

A take-home salary or in-hand salary is also called the net salary that an employee gets in his account. 

Sep 21, 2022, 11:18 AM IST

Good news for EPFO subscribers! Ayushman Bharat health insurance to be available for free, here’s how

EPFO subscribers will not have to pay a premium for the Ayushman scheme. According to the EPFO's proposal, the EPFO will bear the premium of each subscriber, which is Rs 111.

Sep 20, 2022, 19:23 PM IST

Now, generate Direct UAN via EPFO portal –Check step by step online process

EPFO provides a host of online facility to the EPF Members, and one such facility is that the retirement fund body now allows you to generate Direct UAN online by following some easy steps.

Aug 29, 2022, 11:07 AM IST

EPFO Payroll data: EPFO adds 17.08 lakh net subscribers in the month of April, 2022

Approximately 7.85 lakh net subscribers exited & re-joined the establishments covered under EPFO by changing their jobs within the establishments covered by EPFO and opted to retain membership under the Scheme, through transfer of funds rather than coming for final withdrawal of their PF accumulations. 

Jun 21, 2022, 09:20 AM IST

EPFO to credit interest soon: Check PF balance via missed call, SMS, UMANG, online site

Employees have four options for checking the balance of their EPF accounts online.

Jun 04, 2022, 12:58 PM IST

EPF interest rate at 40-year low! Should you opt out of EPF? Check benefits, disadvantages

Employees are allowed to opt out of the EPF (Provident Fund) scheme only if they meet certain criteria. However, such individuals will miss out on a slew of benefits offered by the EPFO. 

Jun 04, 2022, 12:28 PM IST

PF Update: EPF interest rate of 8.1% approved by govt; Details here

In March, EPFO slashed the interest rate on employees' provident fund deposits to a four-decade low of 8.1 percent for the fiscal year 2021-22,

Jun 03, 2022, 19:09 PM IST

How to generate Direct UAN via EPFO portal –Check step by step online process

EPFO provides a host of online facility to the EPF Members, and one such facility is that the retirement fund body now allows you to generate Direct UAN online by following some easy steps.

May 27, 2022, 14:45 PM IST

EPFO cites 3 big benefits of filing e-nomination, check steps to complete process online

EPF members can file new nomination to change EPF nominee. You can add more than one nominee to your account.

May 25, 2022, 14:17 PM IST

Pensionable salary limit to be hiked from Rs 15,000 to 21000? EPFO decision to impact PF holders

Purporedly, members of EPFO are in favor of the increase in pensionable salary.

May 03, 2022, 14:24 PM IST

EPF wage ceiling update: Govt likely to hike pensionable salary limit from Rs 15,000 to 21000

The last amendment on the cap of pensionable salary was made in 2014 wherein the government had raised the PF salary limit from Rs 6500 to Rs 15000. 

Apr 18, 2022, 16:44 PM IST

EPF vs Bank FD vs PPF: Here's what you need to choose

The interest rate on the Public Provident Fund (PPF) will remain at 7.10 percent for the final quarter of FY 2021-22. 

Mar 28, 2022, 20:03 PM IST

PF account holders alert! New rules to come from April 1; Know details

Interest on EPF was totally tax-free prior to Budget 2021. 

Mar 28, 2022, 19:47 PM IST

EPF account: Here's how to register or update phone number, email

When it comes to EPF accounts, a correct/updated mobile number will aid in the provision of services such as nomination filing, withdrawal claims connected to Covid-19, and any other purpose. 

Feb 26, 2022, 17:40 PM IST

Big news for employees! EPF money will be tax free, check details here

Currently, 8.50 percent interest is being paid on EPF investments.

Feb 02, 2022, 20:28 PM IST

EPFO e-nomination filing: EPF Portal glitch still continues, PF subscribers flood twitter with anxious reactions

Some said that despite trying for over two months now, they don't seem to add e-nomination due to the server glitch.

Jan 24, 2022, 09:02 AM IST

Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana now extended till 31 March 2022 – Here is all you need to know

This Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana scheme is being implemented through Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) to reduce financial burden of the employers of various sectors/industries and to encourage them to hire more workers.

Jan 11, 2022, 11:56 AM IST