Rules for faster full and final settlement, annual leave encashment & other provisions are already effective under new labour code even without state government notification, know what it meansNew labour code provisions are now effective across India from November 21, 2025. Employee benefits like faster full and final payments and...
22 May, 2026, 11.37 AM 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
Salary hike this appraisal season? New labour codes and tax rules may change your real take-home payAppraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...
18 May, 2026, 11.23 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
Hike in minimum EPS pension of Rs 1,000 under consideration by EPFO: Know who will benefit and how?EPFO members' long wait for a higher minimum monthly pension under EPS-95 may soon end. The Ministry of Labour and Employment is reportedly...
01 May, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Higher EPS Pension: EPFO can’t use the excuse of employer’s deficient system of recordkeeping as a ground to deny higher pension to employees, rules Bombay HCBombay High Court ruled in favour of six employees seeking higher pensions. The court stated the Employee Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO...
23 Apr, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
India Inc salary restructuring: How new labour codes and income tax rules will impact take-home pay and retirement savingsSalaried employees face uncertainty as new labor codes and tax rules loom. Companies are preparing for changes, but widespread implementati...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM 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
Think your NPS saving is enough for retirement? Watch out for this common mistake that could derail your financial plansMany investors overlook their National Pension System, assuming retirement plans are on track. However, a 'set and forget' approach can lea...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Has government increased EPF wage ceiling limit of Rs 15,000 in Budget 2026?The Union Budget 2026 has maintained the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) wage ceiling at Rs 15,000, a limit unchanged since 2014. Experts h...
01 Feb, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Your retirement kitty is not tax-free in NPS, EPF and Superannuation funds: How outdated taxation is draining your savings, will Budget 2026 help?Indian retirement schemes are not fully tax-exempt as commonly believed. Contribution and growth limits mean many salaried individuals face...
19 Jan, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
EPF, EPS contribution limit may be hiked to Rs 21,000 soon: How it can impact youEPFO wage ceiling limit hiked: According to The Economic Times report, the centre is planning to hike the EPFO wage ceiling limit to Rs 21,...
11 Nov, 2024, 12.14 PM IST
The unintentional tax-saving investment that most salaried employees doEPF as tax-saving investments: If you're a salaried employee and is/planning to opt for old tax regime for current FY 2023-24, then Employe...
31 Mar, 2024, 10.01 AM IST
EPFO gives relief to these EPF members from submitting joint declaration formEPFO Joint declaration form submission: EPF scheme rules require mandatory submission of this form if an EPF member wants to contribute on ...
12 Mar, 2024, 03.30 PM IST
Has your EPF interest become taxable after latest salary increments? Here's how to checkThe mandatory EPF contribution made to an individual account is calculated on the basic salary amount. Post the appraisal season, as your s...
14 Jul, 2022, 09.29 AM IST
EPF contributions exceeding Rs 2.5 lakh? You will now have two PF accountsThe Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on August 31, 2021, has notified the rules regarding the taxation of the interest on the excess EP...
04 Sep, 2021, 10.33 AM IST
Voluntary provident fund: Investing, contribution, interest rate and other things to knowIf you are planning to invest in the Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF), here are the answers of the some the commonly asked questions about it.
28 May, 2020, 09.42 AM IST