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  EPFO 3.0: New system brings exciting features from mobile app to ATM card for PF withdrawals

  January 22, 2025 19:55 IST

  EPFO 3.0 introduced a host of new features, including a mobile app for easy balance checks and claims, and an ATM card for seamless PF withdrawals. This new system promises to enhance convenience and reduce delays for employees managing their provident funds.

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  EPFO simplifies rules: Employees can now transfer PF accounts themselves | Here's how

  January 19, 2025 16:12 IST

  The EPFO has introduced major updates to simplify PF account transfers. Employees can now transfer their PF accounts online using UAN and Aadhaar, eliminating the need for employer intervention. Know how to link Aadhaar with your EPF account and take control of your provident fund management.

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  Activate your UAN by January 15 for EPFO's ELI scheme benefits: Step-by-step guide

  January 14, 2025 17:31 IST

  The EPFO has extended the deadline to activate your UAN and link it with Aadhaar to January 15, 2025. Employees must complete this process to access benefits under the ELI scheme, which offers incentives like wage subsidies, manufacturing job benefits, and employer reimbursements.

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  EPFO's centralised pension payment system fully operational: Know how will CPPS help pensioners?

  January 07, 2025 16:10 IST

  The EPFO has launched its Centralised Pension Payment System (CPPS), now fully operational across all 122 regional offices. This system allows pensioners nationwide to access their pensions seamlessly from any bank branch.

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  PF claims via e-wallets: EPFO to enable ATM withdrawals for provident fund access | Know how

  December 21, 2024 10:42 IST

  EPFO is set to revolutionise the PF withdrawal process with e-wallet access and ATM withdrawals. Know about this employee-friendly initiative's latest updates, benefits, and expected rollout.

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  EPFO extends deadline for employers to upload pending pension applications | Check details here

  Business | December 18, 2024 17:50 IST

  EPFO pension: Many representations were received from Employers & Employers’ Associations wherein requests have been made to extend further time period for uploading wage details of applicant pensioners/members.

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  EPFO adds 18.81 lakh net members in September 2024, 9.47 lakh new enrollments

  Business | November 20, 2024 19:14 IST

  The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has released provisional payroll data for September 2024, revealing a net addition of 18.81 lakh members.

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  EPF interest calculation: Your guide to understanding EPF account interest

  Business | March 21, 2024 23:41 IST

  Learn how to navigate EPF interest calculations with our comprehensive guide to understanding EPF account interest. The EPF, a retirement savings scheme backed by the Central Government, requires monthly contributions from both employees and employers.

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  EPFO added 17.89 lakh net members in June this year in 11-month high, says govt data

  Business | August 22, 2023 12:37 IST

  This is the highest number of net additions in the last 11 months. The data also shows that the EPFO's monthly average wage grew by 10.47% in June 2023 to Rs. 21,237.

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  EPFO deadline to apply for higher pension extended to July 11

  Business | June 26, 2023 23:04 IST

  The body in charge of the provident fund had previously extended the deadline twice, first from March 3 to May 3 and then to June 26. The deadline was extended to give pensioners more time to solve any issues they might have.

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  EPFO data: 13.4 lakh members added to retirement fund body in March, 1.39 crore in 2022-23

  Business | May 20, 2023 19:47 IST

  EPFO data: Employee Provident Fund witnessed a healthy growth rate as 1.39 crore members enrolled in the retirement fund body in 2022-23.

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  Govt approves 8.1% EPF interest rate for 2021-22, lowest since 1977-78

  Business | June 03, 2022 19:31 IST

  Earlier in March this year, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) had decided to lower the interest on provident fund deposits for 2021-22 to 8.1 per cent from 8.5 per cent provided in 2020-21.

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  Mamata Banerjee slams Centre for cutting EPFO interest rates

  India | March 13, 2022 16:31 IST

  The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Saturday decided to lower the interest on provident fund deposits for 2021-22 to an over four-decade low of 8.1 per cent for its about five crore subscribers, from 8.5 per cent provided in 2020-21.

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  EPFO mulling new pension scheme for formal workers getting over Rs 15,000 basic wage

  Business | February 20, 2022 12:43 IST

  At present, all those employees in the organised sector whose basic wage (basic pay plus dearness allowance) is up to Rs 15,000 per month at the time of joining service are mandatorily covered under EPS-95.

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  EPFO extends deadline to submit life certificate by pensioners till Feb 28

  Business | November 28, 2020 18:08 IST

  The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for submission of life certificates by pensioners till February 28, a move which would benefit over 35 lakh persons who could not submit the document by November due to coronavirus pandemic.

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  New EPFO Rules: EPF contribution cut to 10% for May, June, July. Key points to know

  May 19, 2020 13:19 IST

  The Ministry of Labour & Employment has implemented new rules that allow for reduced employees' provident fund (EPF) contributions for three months till July. Here are key points to know about new EPF rules:

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  PF Money: Step-by-step guide to withdraw EPF balance citing coronavirus

  Business | March 30, 2020 14:51 IST

  EPFO has made a change in its EPF rule to allow subscribers non-refundable withdrawal of PF money. EPFO subscribers will be allowed to withdraw 75 per cent of PF balance or three months' wages, whichever is lower. EPF account holders can claim for 'advance' withdrawal via EPFO's unified portal -- unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in. Here's a step-by-step guide to withdraw EPF money citing COVID-19 outbreak.

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  Over 6 lakh pensioners to benefit under EPFO from January 1

  Business | December 28, 2019 13:50 IST

  These 6.3 lakh pensioners had opted for commutation of their pension and got a lump sum amount at the time of retirement from their pension accumulations or fund before 2009. The provision for commutation of pension was withdrawn by the EPFO in 2009.

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  EPF Interest Alert! How and where to check PF balance in 3 simple ways

  Business | September 25, 2019 18:11 IST

  Good news for over 6 crores EPF subscribers as the retirement fund body EPFO is all set to credit Rs 54,000 crore EPF interest for the year 2018-19 into their bank accounts. Here's How and where to check if EPF interest has been credited.

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  EPFO: PF e-nomination facility for employees' launched. Get details

  Business | September 19, 2019 19:57 IST

  Provident Fund alert! There's good news for salaried who have EPF account as the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has now started online e-nomination facility for subscribers on its website. To be noted, filing e-nomination will help users to easily file an online pension claim at the required time.