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EPF Scheme, 2026: Separating Legal Reality from Payroll Panic

Introduction The Central Government has notified the Employees’ Provident Fund (“EPF”) Scheme, 2026, replacing the Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme, 1952, which had governed retire...

EPFO invites applications from PF trusts for amnesty scheme

Employers, stakeholders and the general public are advised to take note of the scheme, which will remain open for six months

EPFO deadline today: Employers must file July ECR, deposit PF contributions by August 15

EPFO has reminded employers to file the Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) for the July wage month and deposit the applicable provident fund contributions by August 15. Timely com...

EPF Scheme 2026: Legal Implications of the ₹1,800 PF Contribution Ceiling

Introduction The Central Government has notified the Employees’ Provident Fund (“EPF”) Scheme, 2026, replacing the Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme, 1952, which had governed retire...

EPF wage ceiling hike to ₹25,000 set to bring millions under pension net. What it means

Under existing rules, compulsory enrolment in the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) applies only to workers earning a basic monthly salary of up t...

New EPF advance rules: Withdrawal provisions made easier for members

The EPFO’s new EPF advance guidelines simplify withdrawal provisions for members, covering essential needs such as illness, education and marriage, along with housing-related expen...

EPFO starts local PF claim settlement in Leh, major relief for Ladakh subscribers

In a significant step towards strengthening social security services in the Union Territory of Ladakh, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has, for the first time, co...

EPFO rolls out 6-month Amnesty Scheme to regularise exempted PF trusts

Under the revised framework, recognition under the Income Tax Act will now be available only to provident funds that have obtained exemption under Section 17 of the EPF Act

EPFO promotes Vishwas-2026 Scheme at seminar with BBIA leadership

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Thursday conducted an interactive seminar with the leadership of the Bari Brahmana Industries Association (BBIA) to create awar...

EPF interest after leaving job: Will your provident fund balance keep earning until 58?

Leaving a job does not always mean interest on your EPF balance stops immediately, with eligible accounts continuing to earn interest until the member turns 58. The EPFO’s rules al...

Over 1 lakh EPFO subscribers set for automatic PF refunds as Centre verifies dormant accounts: Report

More than one lakh EPFO subscribers could soon receive their long-pending provident fund balances automatically, without filing a claim, under a new pilot refund initiative. The mo...

Higher EPS-95 Pension: EPFO received 15.24 lakh applications -- where cases are still pending

EPFO has received 15.24 lakh applications for higher EPS-95 pension, but 11,595 cases remained pending as of August 5, 2026. The latest Lok Sabha data shows significant differences...

EPFO to credit 8.25% interest by July 15. Do you know how your PF interest is actually calculated?

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to credit 8.25% interest for FY 2025-26 into nearly 34 crore EPF accounts by July 15. While subscribers await the annual in...

EPFO traces 1.18 lakh of 7.11 lakh dormant ACs holding less than ₹1,000 for auto-refund of unclaimed funds

The entire EPF auto refund process is expected to get ready by August end

EPFO expects 105 private PF trusts to apply for one-time amnesty scheme

The amnesty scheme is valid for a period of six months since the transitional window was introduced under the EPF Scheme 2026 on June 29, 2026

EPF खातों में पड़े हैं ₹9,330.56 करोड़, पुराने PF का पैसा कैसे मिलेगा वापस? जानें क्लेम का पूरा तरीका

3 Withdrawal Scenarios: When PPF Beats EPF (and Vice Versa)

A medical emergency, a job loss, and 15-year maturity all test PPF and EPF differently. See 3 real scenarios that decide which fund you should lean on.

EPFO launches 'Vishwas-2026' scheme to resolve pending cases

Jammu, Jul 14: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched 'Vishwas-2026', a six-month special settlement scheme aimed at facilitating the time-bound and amicabl...

EPFO launches VISHWAS, 2026: One-time scheme to settle PF damages and penalty disputes

EPFO has launched VISHWAS, 2026, a one-time dispute resolution scheme that allows employers to settle pending provident fund damages and penalty cases at concessional rates. The si...

EPFO higher pension: Govt reveals 4 steps being taken to clear pending PF claims

The government has outlined four steps being taken by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to speed up the processing of higher-pension claims under the EPS. The measu...

No PF enrolment yet? EPFO warns 800 Gautam Buddh Nagar firms, sets October 31 deadline

EPFO has identified around 800 establishments in Gautam Buddh Nagar where employees are yet to be enrolled for PF. The agency has set a 31 October deadline and warned of action to...

EPFO 3.0 लागू! अब PF क्लेम, ट्रांसफर और पासबुक के लिए नहीं लगाने होंगे चक्कर

EPFO ने CITES प्रोजेक्ट के तहत अपना डेटाबेस केंद्रीकृत कर दिया है. अब एक ही पोर्टल से PF क्लेम, पासबुक, UAN ट्रांसफर और अन्य सेवाएं मिलेंगी. साथ ही क्लेम प्रोसेसिंग तेज होगी, ऑनलाइ...

PPF vs EPF: Tax Treatment, Lock-in and Withdrawal Rules Compared

Compare PPF vs EPF on tax benefits, lock-in, withdrawals, interest rates and eligibility. Learn which retirement savings option suits you best in 2026.

Lower EPF contribution @ ₹1,800 or higher take-home? Experts urge employees to weigh retirement impact before choosing

The new EPF Scheme, 2026 gives eligible employees the flexibility to choose lower provident fund contributions, potentially increasing monthly cash flow. However, financial experts...