retirement fund

NPS Vs PPF corpus calculation: Know how much retirement fund you can build

The critical times that we live in has made us realise about our future planning and how well we can map it out for a good retirement fund.

Oct 21, 2020, 18:10 PM IST

EPFO rules out leakage of subscribers' data from government website

The retirement fund body's statement came after reports had suggested theft of data of subscribers by hackers from 'aadhaar.Epfoservices.Com', a website operated by the CSC that comes under the Ministry of Electronics and IT.

May 03, 2018, 13:46 PM IST

Should you invest in equity even after retirement?

The best way to keep your money growing is to invest in equity in a measured, de-risked and tax-efficient way.

Jan 08, 2018, 14:19 PM IST

Know how life cycle funds can help you in planning your retirement

These age-based funds are very easy to understand and the behaviour of the assets become more conservative as the year of retirement approaches.

Dec 27, 2017, 09:14 AM IST

Here's where you can invest to earn monthly income post retirement

Investors have found ways to earn a regular monthly income even post retirement.

Dec 26, 2017, 11:26 AM IST

How to plan for your retirement when you are in your 30s

A delay in kicking off your investments can spoil your retirement corpus.

Aug 02, 2017, 14:28 PM IST

EPFO directs field offices to settle pension on retirement day

He was responding to a question if the government had decided to settle the PF/EPF, gratuity of retiring on the day of retirement itself.

Jul 19, 2017, 19:06 PM IST

EPFO likely to hike monthly wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 on December 19

Retirement fund body EPFO is likely to approve a proposal to hike wage ceiling for coverage under its social security schemes to Rs 25,000 per month from the existing Rs 15,000 on December 19.

Dec 12, 2016, 23:27 PM IST

EPFO members can fix pension without employers' attestation

Retirement fund body EPFO has introduced a simplified Universal Account Number based form, 10-D, for its subscribers for fixing their pension without employers' attestation.

Aug 18, 2016, 14:51 PM IST

EPFO to consider hike in ETF investments next week

Retirement fund body EPFO is likely to consider a proposal to increase proportion of its investments in exchange traded funds (ETFs) in its trustees' meet on July 26.

Jul 21, 2016, 18:23 PM IST

47% Indians not saving for retirement: HSBC

Even as financial security after retirement is valued more, a report revealed that 47 percent of working people in India have not started saving for their future or have stopped or faced difficulties while saving.

Jul 17, 2016, 17:26 PM IST

Government may roll back Tax on EPF

The government is said to be reconsidering its decision to tax the EPF or retirement fund of employees, due to huge opposition eexpressed by the salaried class

Mar 01, 2016, 16:10 PM IST

Labour Ministry asks EPFO, ESIC not to inspect startups for 3 years

In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to nurture startups, the ministry said in a set of directions last week that the new age ventures should be allowed to self-certify their compliance with 9 labour laws.

Jan 25, 2016, 18:25 PM IST

EPFO may fix interest on PF for 2015-16 in January: Dattatreya

Retirement fund body EPFO is likely to fix higher interest on PF deposits for 2015-16 than 8.75 percent provided in last two fiscals, in the retirement fund body's trustees' meeting in January, Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya said Wednesday.

Dec 09, 2015, 23:20 PM IST

EPFO to invest additional Rs 750 crore in ETFs in FY16

Retirement fund body EPFO is likely to invest Rs 5,750 crore in stock market funds in the current fiscal, as against the earlier plan of Rs 5,000 crore.

Nov 22, 2015, 14:16 PM IST

Don't make these mistakes if you are planning for retirement

If you are planning for your retirement, it is advisable that you keep the following things in mind and don't make these mistakes.

Sep 02, 2015, 10:02 AM IST

EPFO allows small firms to pay dues by cheques and drafts

Giving a breather to small firms, retirement fund body EPFO has allowed employers whose statutory contribution is less than Rs 1 lakh to make payment through bank drafts, banker's cheques and local cheques till September this year.

Jun 24, 2015, 22:12 PM IST

EPFO makes UAN mandatory for all employers under its purview

Retirement fund body EPFO today notified an order to make Universal Account Number (UAN) mandatory for all employers covered under the Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952.

Jun 22, 2015, 16:25 PM IST

EPFO settles 10.53 lakh PF claims in May

Retirement fund body EPFO settled 10.53 lakh claims like PF withdrawals in May, of which 86 percent were disposed of within 10 days of receipt of application.

Jun 05, 2015, 22:10 PM IST