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Updated on: Mar 2026

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Huge Relief for PF Members How to Get Higher Pension Without Employer Proof

Mar 30, 2026

EPFO . How to Withdraw Your PF via UPI and ATM Starting April

In a landmark shift toward banking-style convenience, the Employees Provident F...

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Mar 28, 2026

EPFO is Automatically Sending Unclaimed PF Money to Your Bank

In a major relief for millions of salaried employees, the Employees Provident Fund Organisation EP...

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Mar 25, 2026

South Indian Bank Becomes Authorized Partner for EPFO Collection

South Indian Bank SIB has announced a strategic partnership with the Employees Provident Fu...

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Mar 14, 2026

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EPFO Holds 8.25% Interest Rate for Second Consecutive Year

Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has officially recommended an interest rate of 8.25% on EPF deposits for the financial year 2025-26. This decision, taken during the 239th board meeting on March 2, 2026, marks the second consecutive year the rate has remained unchanged, providing a sense of stability […]

Mar 2, 2026

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EPFO to Automatically Refund Dormant Accounts Under ₹1,000

In a significant move to clear the massive backlog of unclaimed funds, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has approved a pilot EPFO project for the automatic refund of dormant Provident Fund (PF) accounts. Announced on February 23, 2026, the initiative aims to return money to millions of subscribers without requiring any formal application or tedious […]

Feb 24, 2026

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Full Salary Pension Restored: Check if You Meet the EPFO Eligibility Criteria

In a significant move toward resolving years of retirement payout ambiguity, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has restored the option for employees to link their pension contributions to their actual full salary. However, a recent clarification issued in February 2026 confirms that this “higher pension” benefit is far from universal, applying only to a […]

Feb 23, 2026

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EPFO App Update: Auto-Settlement Up to ₹5 Lakh and UPI Access Explained

In a major digital push, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to launch a new mobile application by April 2026. This dedicated platform will allow its 80 million subscribers to withdraw their provident fund (PF) savings instantly. They will use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for these transactions. The move aims to bring […]

Feb 19, 2026

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EPFO May Ease Interest Rates Amid Market Volatility

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is considering a slight downward revision of the interest rate on retirement savings for the 2025–26 fiscal year. Sources close to the development suggest the rate may be pegged between 8% and 8.2%, a marginal dip from the 8.25% credited during the previous fiscal. EPFO Balancing Act: Payouts vs. Surplus The […]

Feb 4, 2026

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Supreme Court Steps on EPFO Wage Ceiling, Sets Deadline

The Supreme Court of India, on January 5, 2025, allowed a petitioner to submit a formal request to the Central Government asking for a review of “Wage Ceiling” under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). A bench led by Justice J.K. Maheshwari gave academic and activist Naveen Prakash Nautiyal two weeks to file his request […]

Jan 6, 2026

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Tech Mahindra to Appeal Massive EPFO Penalty

In a significant escalation of a decade-long dispute, the Pune office of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has directed Tech Mahindra Limited to remit a staggering ₹1,287.44 crore. The order, issued under Section 7A of the EPF Act, 1952, follows allegations of large-scale defaults in provident fund contributions, specifically concerning employees on overseas deputation. This […]

Dec 31, 2025

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EPFO Offices to be Reimagined as “Single-Window” Service Hubs

In a move aimed at ending the bureaucratic hurdles faced by millions of salaried employees, Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, has announced a massive structural revamp of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Addressing the inauguration of the newly constructed ‘Bhavishya Nidhi Bhawan’ in Vatva, Gujarat, on December 26, 2025, the […]

Dec 27, 2025

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EPFO Gives Employers 6 Months to Fix PF Defaults for Just ₹100

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has officially launched the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2025 (EEC-2025). This special initiative provides employers with a one-time, six-month compliance window to voluntarily enroll employees who were left out of provident fund coverage in previous years. The campaign, which became operational on November 1, 2025, is scheduled to remain open until April 30, 2026. […]

Dec 19, 2025