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In a recent report by the International Labour Organization (ILO), it is revealed that a staggering 83% of India's unemployed workforce comprises "youth". Data..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago

In February, the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), responsible for retirement funds, saw an increase of 1.55 million net members, with nearly 780,000..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago

The government is considering a revamp of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to align with the broader vision of universal social security and to..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago

EPFO enables automatic EPF account transfers for job changes, streamlining PF balance transfers. Awareness of this service is low. Various entities confirm its..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on April 10, 2024

There's one often-overlooked avenue that inadvertently aids in tax-saving - the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF). If you are looking to opt for the old income tax..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on April 9, 2024

Public Provident Fund (PPF) offers tax benefits, competitive interest rates, and flexible options upon maturity. You can choose to close the account, extend..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on April 5, 2024

PPF interest calculator: Investors in Public Provident Fund (PPF) accounts for the financial year 2024-25 should deposit before April 5 to maximize interest..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on April 3, 2024

Rajendra Shelat, retired from Shrimati Manekba Vyayam Vidyabhavan College, accused his nephew Bhaumik and niece Ashmi of stealing Rs 1.56 crore, including ex..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on April 2, 2024

If you are a subscriber of  Public Provident Fund (PPF) and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, March 31 is an important date for your financial investments, know why.
Credit: Zee News - Published on March 27, 2024

EPFO simplifies EPF account KYC with online 'joint declaration' on Member e-Sewa, allowing members to update details and prevent rejection of withdrawal requests..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on March 27, 2024

Deductions like provident fund contribution, festival advance, LIC premium, house rent recovery and loan cannot be factored in while assessing maintenance amount..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on March 4, 2024

If you are employed in a company, be it public or private, chances are that you are subscribed to the Employee Provident Fund (EPF). Now, if you want to add a..
Credit: BGR India - Published on March 1, 2024

Through the circular dated 29 January 2024, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) issued a clarification regarding eligibility for and computation of..
Credit: Mondaq - Published on February 23, 2024

EPFO on Saturday fixed a three-year high-interest rate of 8.25 percent on employees' provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2023-24.
Credit: DNA - Published on February 12, 2024

EPFO has fixed an 8.25 percent interest rate on employees' provident fund for 2023-24.
Credit: DNA - Published on February 10, 2024

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has declared a three-year high interest rate of 8.25% on employees' provident fund (EPF) deposits for the..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on February 10, 2024

​ Retirement fund body EPFO on Saturday fixed a three-year high interest rate of 8.25 per cent on employees' provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2023-24. In..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on February 10, 2024

EPFO interest rate FY24: The Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is expected to propose an interest rate of..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on February 9, 2024

Bajaj Markets, a subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv, offers access to a range of tax-efficient investment options on its user-friendly platform. Individuals can..
Credit: NewsVoir - Published on January 31, 2024

Similar to Aadhaar, the UAN is crucial for various Provident Fund (PF) related tasks, underscoring the importance for employees to stay informed about their UAN..
Credit: Zee News - Published on January 27, 2024

Budget 2024: The government is considering offering tax concessions on contributions and withdrawals for the National Pension System (NPS), particularly for..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on January 24, 2024

The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a popular choice for tax-saving due to its tax-free interest and compounding effect.
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on January 11, 2024

Union Budget 2024: The Indian government is considering extending social security benefits to domestic workers ahead of the upcoming general elections. This move..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on January 11, 2024

The pensions regulator has requested increased tax breaks on employer contributions to employees' pensions, aiming to align it with the tax treatment of employer..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on January 5, 2024

As we step into the new year, its crucial to set ourselves up for financial well-being. Financial planning isnt just for the experts; its something everyone can..
Credit: NewsVoir - Published on January 4, 2024

The interest rates on GPF comes a couple of days after the government announced interest rates on small savings scheme.
Credit: Zee News - Published on January 4, 2024

While adjustments have been made to several schemes, the interest rate for the Public Provident Fund (PPF) remains steady at 7.1 percent.
Credit: Zee News - Published on December 30, 2023

Small Savings Scheme Interest Rates 2024: The government has declared the interest rates for small savings schemes for the January-March 2024 quarter. Certain..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on December 29, 2023

An FIR has been registered against Pune-based Sinhgad Institutes` founder Maruti Navale for alleged embezzlement of provident fund of employees worth more than..
Credit: Mid-Day - Published on November 29, 2023

The Department of Post has introduced new criteria for interest calculation on the premature closure of Public Provident Fund (PPF) accounts.
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on November 10, 2023

Over the years, SIP investment has become quite popular in India. So much so that in February 2023, its contributions reached Rs. 1,41,696 crore. So, what is it..
Credit: NewsVoir - Published on October 31, 2023

A cyber fraudster dupes a Mumbai man of ?4.35 crore by offering a fake provident fund deal.
Credit: DNA - Published on October 27, 2023

A septuagenarian couple in Mumbai lost over Rs 4 crore in a cyber fraud within four months. The wife received a call from someone claiming to be from the..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on October 25, 2023

A couple from south Mumbai, who were previously employed by corporate houses, lost over Rs 4 crore in a cyber fraud. The wife received a call from someone..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on October 25, 2023

EPF withdrawal tax: Know about deductions, TDS, and exemptions. Know when earnings from the Employees' Provident Fund are taxable.
Credit: DNA - Published on October 12, 2023

The Finance Ministry maintains the GPF interest rate at 7.1% for Q4 FY24, consistent rates for similar provident funds.
Credit: DNA - Published on October 4, 2023

The Union minister claimed that the tea workers were even being denied their Provident Fund money.
Credit: Zee News - Published on October 1, 2023

This decision will directly impact millions of citizens across India who have invested in various small savings schemes. Some popular schemes include the Senior..
Credit: Zee News - Published on September 29, 2023

The Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) is a cornerstone of the social security scheme established under the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions..
Credit: Mondaq - Published on September 26, 2023

Comparing National Savings Certificate and Public Provident Fund for better returns and safe investments.
Credit: DNA - Published on August 27, 2023

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) announced in July to increase the interest rate on the retirement body fund for fiscal year 2022-23 to 8.15%...
Credit: Zee News - Published on August 7, 2023

There are various small-savings schemes that the Post Office offers, including the Public Provident Fund (PPF), Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), National Savings..
Credit: DNA - Published on July 29, 2023

Retirement fund body EPFO on March 28, 2023, had marginally raised the interest rate on employees' provident fund (EPF) deposits to 8.15 per cent for 2022-23 for..
Credit: Zee News - Published on July 24, 2023

EPFO has asked the filed offices for crediting the interest at 8.15 percent on EPF for 2022-23 into the accounts of members.
Credit: DNA - Published on July 24, 2023

Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on July 24, 2023

PPF interest rates might increase, providing potential benefits to investors.
Credit: DNA - Published on June 30, 2023

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for individuals to apply for higher pension scheme.
Credit: DNA - Published on June 28, 2023

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation on Monday extended by 15 days the last date for employees to opt for higher pension, till July 11.
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on June 26, 2023

Indias first social security app, "TankhaPay," developed by Akal Information Systems Ltd., has received 2.7 million USD in funding from prominent Japanese..
on June 23, 2023 • NewsVoir
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has taken considerable steps to simplify the application process for a higher pension under the Employees'..
Credit: Zee News - Published on June 16, 2023

This recruitment drive will fill a total of 159 vacancies for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner in the Employees' Provident Fund Organization,..
Credit: DNA - Published on June 15, 2023

In a way, both EPF and VPF are the same with the exception of the Voluntary Provident Fund allowing individuals to add extra money. On the other hand, PPF has a..
Credit: DNA - Published on May 24, 2023

EPF comes under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) while PPF was launched by the government to encourage small savings.
Credit: DNA - Published on May 17, 2023

The increase DA amount from January 1 to April 30 will be added in general provident fund (GPF). Hereafter, the increase amount of May will be included with the..
Credit: Zee News - Published on May 16, 2023

Seeking to put an end to widespread confusion over higher pension, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has explained how it will calculate the..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on May 10, 2023

With just a day left for the May 3 deadline and still no clarity from the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation on how pension will be calculated or arrears..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on May 1, 2023

Employee Provident Funds (EPFs), a retirement-oriented investment instrument, are now subject to Tax Deducted at Source (TDS).
Credit: DNA - Published on April 27, 2023

The Hinduja Group, through IndusInd International Holdings, was the sole bidder in the second round of auction for Reliance Capital (RCap) held on Wednesday with..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on April 27, 2023

The VPF is carried on by the EPF. The VPF option is only available to salaried individuals who receive their monthly payments through a specific salary account.
Credit: DNA - Published on April 23, 2023

Salaried employees can check their Provident Fund balance at home without the internet with these 4 ways.
Credit: DNA - Published on April 21, 2023

EPFO forms simplify EPF withdrawals, transfers, and partial withdrawals for employees.
Credit: DNA - Published on April 17, 2023

The Kerala HC on Wednesday ordered the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to allow subscribers to contribute towards higher pension without insisting..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on April 12, 2023

Check out the list of Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) forms for different requirements.
Credit: DNA - Published on April 10, 2023

The Public Provident Fund interest rate, which is at 7.1%, has not increased in the April-June quarter.
Credit: DNA - Published on April 4, 2023

The employer is required to pay simple interest at a rate of 12% per year in accordance with section 7Q of the Employee's Provident Funds and Other Provisions..
Credit: DNA - Published on April 3, 2023

The Central Board of Trustees of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation on Tuesday recommended 8.15% interest for this financial year, compared to 8.1% paid..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on March 29, 2023

Including contributions, interest earned, withdrawals, and more, your EPF passbook contains all your PF information.
Credit: DNA - Published on March 28, 2023

EPFO declares 8.15 per cent interest rate on employees' provident fund for 2022-23.
Credit: DNA - Published on March 28, 2023

At its crucial meeting held on Tuesday, the retirement fund organisation EPFO announced to hike PF interest rates. EPFO set an interest rate of 8.15 percent on..
Credit: Zee News - Published on March 28, 2023

In March 2022, EPFO had lowered the interest on EPF for 2021-22 to an over four-decade low of 8.1 per cent for its about five crore subscribers, from 8.5 per..
Credit: Zee News - Published on March 28, 2023

India's growing wealthy middle class is changing the country's $1tn sovereign bond market, whereby its savings - invested via life insurers, provident and..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on March 28, 2023

You are able to withdraw money from your account under the provisions of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) plan for a number of different reasons.
Credit: DNA - Published on March 20, 2023

Provident Fund is a contribution-based savings programme where both the employee and the company pay to construct a monetary reserve to cater to post-retirement..
Credit: DNA - Published on March 18, 2023

PPF interest credit is an ongoing process, which has been taken up in a scheduled manner post development of software, said Minister of State for Labour and..
Credit: Zee News - Published on March 17, 2023

UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2023: This recruitment drive is to fill 577 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner and Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer posts at EPFO.
Credit: DNA - Published on March 16, 2023

Facing backlash from the public over procedural complexities in applying for higher pension, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation plans to release a..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on March 16, 2023

The labour ministry has told a parliamentary panel that its budget estimates for the next financial year have been prepared without factoring in the implications..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on March 13, 2023

Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) employees may withdraw their Provident Fund (PF) balance online after retirement or can take out a portion of their savings in..
Credit: DNA - Published on March 6, 2023

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) closed the options on 4th of March 2023 for the retired EPS members.
Credit: Zee News - Published on March 4, 2023

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