EPFO

October 30, 2021

Govt approves 8.5% interest rate on PF deposits for FY'21

The 8.5 per cent rate of interest on provident fund deposits for the last financial year was decided by the EPFO's apex decision-making body Central Board of Trustees (CBT) headed by Labour Minister in March this year.

September 04, 2021
FinMin notifies rules for taxing interest on PF: Know what it means

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Wednesday notified rules for calculating taxable interest in provident fund.
August 19, 2021
Now, another SC bench to look into EPFO plea against HC order favouring higher PF

The two-member Bench expressed the view that it would be better if the matter was heard by a three-member Bench.
June 30, 2021
Centre scheme to create new jobs fails to meet even half the target

The programme involves payment of the EPFO contribution for a newly-appointed employee with a monthly salary of less than Rs 15,000 as government subsidy for the first two years.
May 31, 2021
EPFO allows members to avail second COVID-19 advance

Earlier last year, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation had allowed its members to withdraw COVID-19 advance to meet exigencies due to the pandemic.
March 04, 2021
EPFO keeps interest rates on deposits unchanged to 8.5 per cent for 2020-21

There were speculations that the EPFO would lower interest on provident fund deposits for this fiscal (2020-21) from 8.5 per cent given in 2019-20 in view of more withdrawals and lesser contribution by members amid the coronavirus pandemic.
January 25, 2021
SC to consider PF pension case on Jan 29

In a meeting with the representatives of employers the other day, the government authorities hinted about increasing the existing upper salary cap for the PF pension from Rs 15,000 to Rs 21,000.

Govt approves 8.5% interest rate on PF deposits for FY'21

FinMin notifies rules for taxing interest on PF: Know what it means

Now, another SC bench to look into EPFO plea against HC order favouring higher PF

Centre scheme to create new jobs fails to meet even half the target

EPFO allows members to avail second COVID-19 advance

EPFO keeps interest rates on deposits unchanged to 8.5 per cent for 2020-21

SC to consider PF pension case on Jan 29

Rs 1,500 welfare pension for EPF beneficiaries drawing up to Rs 4,000

EPFO begins crediting 8.5% interest for 2019-20, to reflect in accounts from Friday

Higher PF pension not possible, say EPFO and Centre