EPFO rules for NRIs’ EPF withdrawal: Do NRIs need to wait till 58 years of age to withdraw their employees’ provident fund retirement corpus?Non-resident Indians have the opportunity to access their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) corpus upon their departure from India. Those who ...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
EPF vs stock market: EPFO reveals 6 reasons why EPF offers greater retirement securityThe Employees Provident Fund (EPF) presents a government-backed savings scheme, ensuring consistent interest rates with mandatory contribut...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Can you build a ₹5 crore retirement corpus on a ₹15 lakh salary with EPF alone?Can EPF contributions secure a comfortable retirement for those with higher salaries. With an annual income of ₹15 lakh, one can potentiall...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Eligible for 75% EPF balance withdrawal and planning to do so? Think again and find out how much it will cost you to rebuild itNew EPF withdrawal rules offer greater flexibility for salaried employees. Experts caution against withdrawing retirement savings premature...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
Should you withdraw lakhs from EPF to invest in mutual funds? Bengaluru CA says most people are asking the wrong questionA Reddit user's question about withdrawing Rs 33.5 lakh from EPF to invest in mutual funds sparked debate online. Sharing the post, Bengalu...
29 Jul, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
EPF vs mutual funds: Which is better for retirement? EPFO compares returns, tax, pension benefits and riskThe Employees Provident Fund offers retirement security and employer contributions. Mutual funds are voluntary investments with market-link...
27 Jul, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
New tax regime: Save up to Rs 65,500 in tax through your employer's NPS contribution; here's how to claim itSection 80CCD(2) provides a tax deduction for employer contributions to NPS. This benefit remains available under the new tax regime for sa...
23 Jul, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Higher take-home salary or bigger retirement corpus? How the proposed EPF change could affect your futureA government proposal may allow employees to voluntarily reduce their EPF contributions. This change could increase immediate take-home sal...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Is your employer delaying deposit into your NPS? Know how it can impact youGovernment departments must remit employee NPS contributions promptly to PFRDA. Delays in crediting NPS contributions will incur interest c...
17 Jul, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Rs 1,800 EPF vs 12% of basic pay: Choosing Rs 1,800 monthly contribution can increase your in-hand salary, but is it worth?Employees face a choice between higher immediate income and a larger retirement fund. Reducing EPF contributions increases take-home pay bu...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
EPFO Amnesty 2026 Scheme for PF trusts: Eligibility, benefits, application process and key rulesThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation introduced a six-month Amnesty Scheme in 2026. This initiative allows employers to regularize th...
13 Jul, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
ITR filing 2026: Rs 15 lakh, Rs 20 lakh, and Rs 25 lakh salary; how much tax you could pay under new vs old tax regime?Salaried employees face a crucial tax decision between old and new regimes. The new tax regime offers lower tax liability across various in...
09 Jul, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
EPF withdrawal rules explained: How many times can you withdraw PF for illness, marriage, education, home purchase and special circumstances?Latest EPF withdrawal rules: EPFO subscribers can withdraw funds for specific needs like illness and education. Withdrawals for marriage an...
07 Jul, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
PPF interest rate for July-September 2026: Has government changed 7.1% rate? Here's what investors should knowPPF interest rate: The Finance Ministry has maintained the Public Provident Fund (PPF) interest rate at 7.10% for the July-September 2026 q...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
EPF Scheme 2026 replaces EPF Scheme 1952: Have EPF interest rate, contribution and wage ceiling changed?EPF Scheme 2026: The Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 2026, has replaced the 1952 version, bringing the EPF under the new Social Security...
02 Jul, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Investing for your child's future through PPF? Here's what every parent should know before opening a PPF accountParents can open a Public Provident Fund (PPF) account for their minor children to secure their future, benefiting from compounding over th...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Will Rs 32 lakh EPF corpus withdrawal be tax-free? Are there better options than withdrawing?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I contributed to EPF until 2021 while working at an MNC. Since moving to a startup in 2022 that doesn’t offer PF,...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST