Employees Provident Fund

EPFO Big decision on March 4! Likely rate reduction in FY21 interest to cause major upset for PF subscribers

On December 31, 2020, Modi government gave a big New Year gift to around six crore EPF subscribers who were eagerly waiting for the final nod from government on crediting of interest for 2019-20 in their employees' provident fund (EPF) accounts.

Feb 16, 2021, 13:21 PM IST

EPFO update! 8.5% interest benefits not credited into your account? THIS could be the reason

Meanwhile, if you are an EPFO subscriber, you could individually check all the details regarding your provident fund. EPFO subscribers can check their PF Balance from the comfort of home using four different ways --check PF balance using SMS, online, missed call and UMANG App.

Feb 15, 2021, 17:47 PM IST

Modi govt's New Year bonanza for PF subscribers continues, takes big decision for your benefit –Details here

Modi government has taken a big decision to benefit nearly 6 crore EPF subscribers.

Jan 08, 2021, 12:59 PM IST

Modi govt's big gift to employees in 2021: Know more about central govt's New Year gift

The EPFO has already started crediting the amount into the PF account of subscribers.

Jan 01, 2021, 18:02 PM IST

Big EPFO update! PF subscribers to start receiving 8.5% interest benefits from today

Modi government has announced a big new year bonanza for 6 crore PF subscribers.

Dec 31, 2020, 17:31 PM IST

Modi govt's big new year bonanza for PF subscribers! EPFO interest credited in your PF account: Know how to check it

EPFO subscribers can check their PF Balance from the comfort of home using four different ways.

Dec 31, 2020, 13:03 PM IST

4 ways to check PF balance from home: Know how to do using SMS, online, missed call and UMANG App

EPFO subscribers can check their PF Balance from the comfort of home using four different ways.

Dec 30, 2020, 17:42 PM IST

EPFO interest credit update: Don't forget to check your PF balance before January 1; here's how to do it online and via UMANG App

In March this year, the EPFO's apex decision making body Central Board of Trustees headed by Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar had approved 8.5 percent interest rate on EPF for 2019-20.

Dec 29, 2020, 13:30 PM IST

Big EPFO news! 8.5% interest on EPF a/c at one go; likely to be credited by month end

Earlier in September this year, the Employees Provident Fund Organisation had decided to split 8.5 percent interest into two installments of 8.15 percent and 0.35 percent in its trustees meet headed by Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar.

Dec 14, 2020, 18:53 PM IST

Good news for PF subscribers! EPFO likely to credit 8.5% 1st installment on Diwali

EPFO had in September announced that it would credit 8.5 percent interest on employees provident fund (EPF) for 2019-20 in two installments.

Oct 12, 2020, 11:05 AM IST

EPFO to pay 8.5% interest for FY20 in two installments, around 6 crore PF subscribers to be benefited

EPFO's apex decision making body Central Board of Trustees (CBT) will meet again in December.

Sep 09, 2020, 16:51 PM IST

Rate of interest on EPF increased to 8.65% for financial year 2018-19

It may be recalled that 8.65 per cent interest rate for the last fiscal was approved by the Central Board of Trustees (CBDT) on February 21, 2019.

Oct 09, 2019, 16:30 PM IST

No switch yet from EPF to NPS; need govt clarity: PFRDA

Not a single migration has taken place yet from EPF pension plan to NPS even after a year of government allowing the one-time switch as modalities are yet to be worked out, PFRDA chairman said Wednesday.

Jul 27, 2016, 19:12 PM IST

EPFO exploring investment of retirement funds into equities beyond 5%

The government is aiming at giving better returns on Employees Provident Fund and aims at increasing the corpus of the retirement fund investment in the stock market beyond the minimum 5 percent limit.

Jul 08, 2016, 17:02 PM IST

Government's U Turn on EPF

The government could give 8.8% interest rate on 2015-16 EPF. to know more watch the full news story.

Apr 29, 2016, 22:28 PM IST

Modi govt revises EPF interest rate again; hikes it to 8.8%

This is the third rollback on EPF. Last month the government was forced to withdraw the Budget proposal to tax a certain portion of withdrawals.

Apr 29, 2016, 17:31 PM IST

Third PF roll-back: Govt raises EPF interest rate to 8.8% from 8.7%

In yet another roll back, Finance Ministry has retracted its earlier decision of lowering the EPF interest rate for 2015-16, and agreed  to return to 8.8 percent as earlier.

Apr 29, 2016, 15:41 PM IST

EPF interest rate: Nationwide protest by trade unions today

Trade unions on Friday went on a day-long nationwide protest against Finance Ministry's decision to fix 8.7 percent interest rate for provident fund subscribers, lower than 8.8 percent decided by the EPFO.

Apr 29, 2016, 08:58 AM IST

Central trade unions call for nationwide protest on April 29 over cut in EPF interest rate

Zee Media Bureau

The Central trade unions have decided to come together on April 29 and protest against the cut in EPF rate by Finance Ministry.

Apr 26, 2016, 20:15 PM IST

Employees likely to earn interest on inoperative PF accounts

An inoperative Employees' Provident Fund Account may also earn interest on the earnings parked with the retirement fund, as the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is to take a decision on the same.

Mar 29, 2016, 11:28 AM IST