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Nivedita Dash March 31, 2026 5:04 PM IST
Provident funds serve as a safe haven for retirement savings, but many employees believe several myths associated with them. Many believe that the account doesn't close upon job changes, and that pensions under EPS begin at age 58.
Joy Pillai March 10, 2026 2:24 PM IST
EPF and the Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF) are widely considered dependable retirement savings tools for salaried employees.
Abhijeet Sen March 8, 2026 6:10 PM IST
Central government employees and pensioners can expect good news soon as the recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission are expected to come into effect retrospectively from January 2026.
Abhijeet Sen March 2, 2026 5:31 PM IST
The Central Board of Trustees led by Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has approved the new EPFO interest rates for 2025-26.
Abhijeet Sen February 25, 2026 7:00 PM IST
8th Pay Commission update: Central government employees and pensioners can expect an above 60% DA hike in their salaries as per the 8th Pay Commission.
Sumaila Zaman February 17, 2026 12:41 PM IST
Here's an easy step-by-step guide to update EPFO in just few seconds
Joy Pillai February 13, 2026 1:35 PM IST
Centre said the much-awaited EPFO 3.0 platform is expected to cut claim settlement time from 20 days to just three days. Processing will be done automatically and without manual intervention.
Tahir Qureshi February 9, 2026 11:53 PM IST
This service will become fully active with the third phase of EPFO reforms, i.e., 'EPFO 3.0.'
Tahir Qureshi February 9, 2026 7:44 PM IST
8.33 per cent of the PF contribution made by the employee's employer is deposited in EPS.
Victor Dasgupta February 4, 2026 3:05 PM IST
The EPFO's FIAC is scheduled to meet in the last week of February to decide the interest rate on EPFO investments for the current financial year.
Joy Pillai February 2, 2026 4:03 PM IST
Central government employees and pensioners are furious after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made no announcement in Union Budget 2026 on a salary hike under the 8th Central Pay Commission.
Abhijeet Sen January 30, 2026 5:57 PM IST
Budget 2026 expectation: Check out what can be expected from the Modi government in the case of minimum EPS pension to Rs 7,500.
Victor Dasgupta January 21, 2026 1:07 PM IST
The role of EPFO is set to expand after the implementation of the Labour Codes. EPFO is likely to cover not just organised sector employees but also unorganised workers at scale. A
Abhijeet Sen January 17, 2026 6:39 PM IST
The subscribers of EPFO will be allowed to withdraw their account balances through UPI. Scroll down to know more details.
Victor Dasgupta January 7, 2026 8:45 AM IST
Currently, the eligible retired people get a minimum monthly pension of Rs 1,000. This amount has remained unchanged for many years.
Abhijeet Sen January 4, 2026 11:52 PM IST
Here is the quick update around the expectations around 8th Pay Commission implementation including the expected hike, fitment factor and DA.
Tahir Qureshi December 27, 2025 4:25 PM IST
A beneficiary would be able to get his/her issues addressed at any regional office, doing away with the need to approach a specific office he/she have been previously associated with.
Abhijeet Sen December 23, 2025 8:12 PM IST
EPFO has made some serious changes relating to Education and marriage-related withdrawals, mandatory minimum balance, pension withdrawal in the EPFO 3.0. Scroll down to know more.
Kumar Utkarsh December 8, 2025 5:18 PM IST
The government is considering raising the EPF mandatory wage ceiling from 15,000 to 30,000, a move that could expand retirement coverage and bring millions of additional workers under the social security system.
Victor Dasgupta November 13, 2025 4:32 PM IST
The member of Parliament has expressed concern that separate departmental committees are formed to review the pay structure and service conditions of GDS.
Victor Dasgupta November 12, 2025 9:46 PM IST
Members can use up to 100 percent of their Provident Fund balance (including both employer and employee contributions) for any of these three purposes.
Victor Dasgupta November 6, 2025 11:56 AM IST
Legal experts say that many foreign employees have already left India, which means companies will now have to make contributions on their behalf as well.
Kumar Utkarsh November 5, 2025 12:38 PM IST
EPFO has partnered with India Post Payments Bank to provide free doorstep digital life certificate services for pensioners under EPS 1995, simplifying verification and promoting financial inclusion through Aadhaar-based authentication.
Kumar Utkarsh November 3, 2025 3:24 PM IST
EPFO launches the Employees Enrolment Scheme 2025 from November 1, offering employers a six-month window to regularise unregistered staff with minimal penalties and extended social security benefits.
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