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EPFO 3.0 promises a digital PF experience, but can it fix years of legacy problems?EPFO 3.0 aims to modernize provident fund services through upgraded technology, faster claim processing, simplified withdrawals, digital re...
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,...
EPFO asks retired employee to return Rs 2.5 crore PF money over company's trust exemption lapse; he fights in HC and winsA retired employee received relief from the Telangana High Court. The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation had demanded Rs 2.5 crore PF m...
7 must-know things about EPS-95 pension: Eligibility, pension formula, family benefits and moreThe Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995, offers vital retirement benefits for organized sector workers. Managed by the Employees' Provident Fun...
Rs 7 lakh life insurance cover at zero premium, which very few EPF members are aware of; check how to claim when neededEmployees' Provident Fund contributions offer a life insurance cover of up to Rs 7 lakh through the EDLI scheme, at no extra premium. This ...
Withdrawn your entire EPF balance after a job switch? You may still need to transfer service history to protect your pension under EPS 95Many salaried employees forget to transfer their Employees' Pension Scheme EPS service history when switching jobs. This is crucial even if...
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: Rajeev Thakkar of PPFAS MF explains when to hold, when to exit, and why most investors get it wrongPPFAS CIO Rajiv Thakkar said successful investing depends more on patience than frequent trading. He advised avoiding unnecessary selling, ...
EPS-95 Higher Pension: Employees contributing to EPF on actual wages cannot be denied higher EPS 95 pension if they were EPS members on September 1, 2014, rules HCThe Karnataka High Court has ruled in favour of exempt trust employees. Those who retired after September 1, 2014, and contributed Providen...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
EPFO member alert! Have old, inoperative EPF account? E-PRAAPTI portal will soon help you track it easilyThe Employees Provident Fund Organisation is introducing E-PRAAPTI, a new digital portal. This platform will assist members in finding, tra...
EPFO may raise minimum pension under EPS-95; settles 83.1 million claims in 2025-26Labour and employment minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Wednesday, said that the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) settled 6.103 mill...
Inspection scheme soon to flag firms dodging EPFOIn a bid to strengthen worker protections, the Labour and Employment Ministry is launching a comprehensive inspection program. This proacti...
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...
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...
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...
EPF taxation rules explained: Do you need to pay income tax if you withdraw your Employees' Provident Fund before 5 years of service?EPF withdrawals are generally tax-free after five years of service. However, withdrawals before this period may attract tax. Certain condit...