PF account

PF benefits: Salaried person must know about these 5 things offered by EPF funds

From free insurance to partial withdrawal to loan facility, know these 5 benefits of PF account.

Apr 21, 2022, 11:10 AM 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

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

PF Account Holders Alert! Here’s how to transfer PF balance from one company to another

You'll need an active UAN number and password to transfer your previous EPF balance to the new account.

Dec 17, 2021, 15:51 PM IST

Have a Provident Fund account? Do THIS by December 31 or lose important benefits

 The deadline for adding the nominee is December 31, 2021.

Dec 12, 2021, 15:51 PM IST

PF account holders Alert! Now you don’t have to transfer your PF; here’s what EPFO Board decision said

When an employee changes jobs, the PF account number remains intact, and the employee does not have to worry about PF account transfer.

Nov 21, 2021, 08:45 AM IST

PF Update: EPFO warns PF account holders against online frauds; Here’s how to stay safe

The EPFO encouraged PF account holders not to reply to calls demanding personal information, stating that it never requires them to deposit money in order to use its services.

Oct 31, 2021, 09:10 AM IST

EPFO: Here’s how to check EPF balance online

This additional money credited to PF account holders will be especially valuable in the event of a medical emergency.

Oct 24, 2021, 11:55 AM IST

Mumbai EPFO staff siphoned off over Rs 21 crore during COVID-19 pandemic

The fraudulent transactions were done between March 2020 and June 2021 and more than 817 bank accounts of migrant workers were used.

Aug 17, 2021, 22:51 PM IST

Want to withdraw money from PF account? Here’s how to avoid THESE mistakes

However, looking at the dastardly effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, EPFO has now allowed the members to withdraw a certain amount from the PF account in case of the COVID-19 crisis or in the case of unemployment. EPF account yields a return of 8.5% annually. 

Jul 27, 2021, 21:29 PM IST

5 benefits of PF account that every salaried person must know

Provident Fund offers a host of facilities to its account holders which the latter can use in times of an emergency too.

Jun 10, 2021, 11:38 AM IST

Looking for PF withdrawal? Here’s how to avoid TDS deduction

 The PF withdrawal rules clearly state that if the EPF/PF account is attached with PAN, the TDS deduction rates stand at 10 percent while in the case of EPF accounts without  PAN, the TDS rate stands at 20 percent. 

Jun 04, 2021, 16:05 PM IST

Big bonanza for 6 crore PF subscribers, 8.5% interest rate to be credited in account by July end

As per sources, the Labour Ministry had given a go-ahead to the proposal in this regard and interest will be credited into beneficiaries account by July end itself.  

Jun 02, 2021, 13:40 PM IST

Good news for PF subscribers! 8.5 % interest on Provident Fund deposits to be credited on THIS date

Last year, the PF subscribers waited for around 8 to 10 months to get their interest rate. Previously, the Employees Provident Fund Organisation had kept the interest rate unchanged at 8.5 percent. Besides, the EPFO had asked employees to withdraw more money amid the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Jun 01, 2021, 18:50 PM IST

EPFO starts crediting 8.5% interest for 2019-20

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Thursday said that it has begun crediting an 8.5 per cent rate of interest on employees’ provident fund (EPF) for 2019-20 for its over six crore members. Watch Full Video for More Information.

Jan 01, 2021, 12:14 PM IST

These benefits not available for inactive PPF account. Know how to re-open it

You are allowed to deposit a minimum of Rs 500 and a maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh per annum in a PPF account at present. 

Dec 14, 2020, 11:09 AM IST

Has your PPF account expired? Here is how to revive expired PPF account

For specific reasons, mentioned in the article, your PPF account can also be discontinued.

Nov 24, 2020, 12:48 PM IST

Want to take loan against PPF account? Know conditions for taking loan, eligibility and more

Check out these important conditions for availing Loan facility on PPF account.

Nov 04, 2020, 14:32 PM IST

EPFO approves proposal to credit ETF units to PF accounts

EPFO subscribers would be able to see ETF units in their PF accounts by March- end next year.

Nov 24, 2017, 11:21 AM IST

EPFO has received Aadhar details of 1.8 crore members: official

The members whose Aadhar details have been verified are getting the facility of online transactions in the PF account, he told reporters.

Aug 14, 2017, 23:42 PM IST