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
From Rs 17 lakh education loan to Rs 50 lakh net worth in 4 years: Can you replicate this Reddit success story?A 29-year married Reddit user has shared his story of how, just four years into his job, he not only paid off his education loan but also c...
11 May, 2026, 04.20 PM 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
Here’s how to fix errors in EPS records now to avoid PF claim rejection, pension lossIf you spot discrepancies in your EPS contributions, take immediate corrective measures or face rejection in EPF withdrawal or transfer cla...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.50 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
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
Higher EPS Pension reinstated by EPFO: Who will benefit and who will notEPFO has reinstated the option for employees to link their pension scheme contributions to their full basic salary. This move offers relief...
23 Feb, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Today is the last day to apply for higher EPS pensionThe deadline to apply for higher pension from Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) is June 26, 2023 i.e., today. However, it may happen that you...
26 Jun, 2023, 01.32 PM IST
Documents you will need to submit when applying for higher pension under EPSThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) issued two circulars - December 20, 2022 and February 20, 2023 - providing instructions o...
23 Jun, 2023, 03.28 PM IST
Higher EPS pension: EPFO sets 20 days deadline for field offices for validation of joint applicationThe EPFO claimed in its circular that this action was taken in response to observations made during regular revives that Demand Letters or ...
03 Jun, 2023, 11.35 AM IST
Higher EPS pension: How missing dues will be calculated, time limit and method to pay - clarifies EPFOThe latest EPFO circular issued on May 11, 2023, informs pensioners/employees about the method of calculating past dues that must be deposi...
12 May, 2023, 09.55 AM IST
EPFO issues FAQs on higher EPS pension, but no clarity on computationEPFO said applicants will have up to three months to provide written consent to EPFO to either draw arrears from their PF, or to deposit fu...
11 May, 2023, 10.28 AM IST
How employees can submit joint application for higher EPS pension sans documents post Kerala High court orderEmployees who are eligible to apply for higher pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) are confused about how they can submit joi...
24 Apr, 2023, 03.39 PM IST
Higher EPS Pension: Allow contribution towards higher pension without proof, Kerala HC tells EPFOThe Kerala HC on Wednesday ordered the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to allow subscribers to contribute towards higher pens...
13 Apr, 2023, 01.15 PM IST
Can you claim higher pension from EPS if you were not contributing to EPF account in 2014?The Supreme Court has allowed employees to apply for higher pension under EPS if they were members on September 1, 2014. However, there may...
24 Feb, 2023, 03.11 PM IST