NPS growth, performance, market-linked annuities; Sriram Iyer, CEO of HDFC Pension, talks about India’s changing retirement landscapeIndia's retirement planning is evolving with rising private sector NPS participation and evolving annuity products. While government contri...
25 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Can salary-linked SIPs transform mutual fund investing for salaried Indians? Experts weigh inSebi has proposed a framework allowing salaried employees to invest in mutual funds through salary deductions, similar to EPF and NPS. This...
25 May, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
EPFO to launch WhatsApp service for PF updates; government targets faster resolution of pending legal disputesThe Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to launch a WhatsApp service for PF updates, allowing members to interact with the...
20 May, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Withdraw EPF through UPI soon as government completes testingEmployees Provident Fund Organisation subscribers will soon withdraw their provident fund corpus directly through Unified Payment Interface...
20 May, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Withdrawal of retirement funds soon to be automated: EPFOThe Employees Provident Fund Organisation, EPFO, will soon automate final provident fund withdrawal claims. This will speed up money transf...
13 May, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Bitcoin holds above $80K despite hot US inflation data, signalling strong buyer confidenceBitcoin held above the $80,000 mark despite hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data, reflecting resilient investor sentiment in the crypto...
13 May, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Retiring with a large EPF corpus? Here’s how to allocate money across fixed income and mutual fundsRetirees with large EPF corpus need to balance safety with growth. Financial planners advise focusing on stable, tax-efficient income gener...
13 May, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Tax-free allowances rise, so do employer costs: The salary structuring dilemma under the Social Security CodeEnhanced tax-free allowances under the Income-Tax Rules, 2026 can improve employees’ take-home pay. However, the expanded definition of “wa...
06 May, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
Wrong EPF joining or exit date? This small error can cost you big; Here’s how to fix it fastSmall errors in EPF joining or exit dates can cause major financial problems. These mistakes can delay fund withdrawals and even impact you...
30 Apr, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
EPFO extends facility to de-link wrong member IDs: Who should apply? Step-by-step process explainedEPFO has extended the functionality for members to de-link incorrect Member IDs (MIDs) from their Universal Account Number (UAN). This allo...
14 Apr, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
EPFO 3.0 withdrawal rules explained: When can EPF members withdraw their PF corpus through UPI?EPFO is set to launch EPFO 3.0, enabling UPI withdrawals and simplifying fund access for members. New rules consolidate withdrawal provisio...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Laid off or lost your job? Use 75% EPF amount while rest 25% compounds @8.25% - Check EPFO withdrawal rules in case of unemploymentWhile members are entitled to take out up to 100% of their eligible EPF balance, including both employee and employer contributions, there ...
08 Apr, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Will EPF interest rate rise to 10%? Central government clarifies stance on rate hike and feasibilityThe government has stated it has not received formal requests from labour unions to raise the Employees Provident Fund interest rate to 10%...
02 Apr, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
8.25% interest rate on EPF balance for FY 2024-25 got final nod from Govt: Check how it will impact your EPF balance8.25% interest rate for EPF for FY 2024-25: The Central Government has approved an 8.25% interest rate for FY 2024-25, which ended on March...
28 May, 2025, 01.19 PM IST
Delayed EPF interest? Will you be at loss if EPF interest credit is delayed?If the annual interest credit is delayed, many EPF subscribers may become apprehensive if they will lose the opportunity to earn compound i...
08 May, 2025, 10.29 AM IST
EPFO likely to fix 8.25% as interest rate for FY 2024-25: How to check EPF balance, interest for previous yearsThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) may revise the interest rate on provident fund deposits for 2024-25 to between 8% and 8.2...
14 Feb, 2025, 05.41 PM IST
Six smart things to know about EPF withdrawalsThe rollback is yet to be notified by the EPFO, and is expected to restore the accessibility of EPF balances for various needs of contribut...
25 Apr, 2016, 09.35 AM IST