Best short duration mutual funds to invest in May 2026Short duration mutual funds invest in instruments with maturities between one and three years, offering a balance between risk and return. ...
29 May, 2026, 09.32 AM 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
India services activity hits 5-month high in April on strong domestic demand: HSBC PMIIndia's services sector saw strong growth in April, reaching a five-month peak. Domestic demand and new orders fueled this expansion. Manuf...
07 May, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
EPFO overhauls PF trust rules: Risk-based audits, 2% interest cap on exempted establishmentsNew rules are set for companies managing their own provident fund trusts. Mandatory annual audits are replaced by a risk-based system. Inte...
07 May, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Highest 444-day FD interest rates from PSU banks: Which bank offers highest interest rate on 444-day fixed deposit scheme?Many leading PSU banks offer the 444-day FD at attractive interest rates to general, senior and super senior citizens. From State Bank of I...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.13 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
EPFO retains 8.25% interest on PF deposits for 2024-25, benefiting 7 crore subscribersEPFO retains the 8.25% interest rate on provident fund deposits for 2024-25, benefiting over 7 crore subscribers. The rate, previously rais...
28 Feb, 2025, 02.19 PM IST
Interest rate on PF deposits may be near 8% for FY23The central board of trustees of EPFO is expected to meet later this month or in early March to decide on the interest rate that will be re...
10 Feb, 2023, 12.00 AM IST
EPFO interest rate for 2021-22 slashed from 8.5% to 8.1%, lowest in over 4 decadesThe decision was taken in EPFO's central board of trustees meeting. This rate was 8.5 percent last fiscal.
13 Mar, 2022, 06.24 AM IST
EPFO credits 23.34 crore EPF accounts with interest of 8.5% for FY2020-21: How to check PF balanceEmployees who contribute to an EPF account can check their account balance using these methods: Umang App, EPFO Member e-Sewa online, SMS, ...
13 Dec, 2021, 11.44 AM IST
High-income PF lovers not to get 8.5% gainsEffective interest earned will fall sharply, particularly for those in topmost income slabs. The return falls marginally to 8.06% for someo...
09 Feb, 2021, 11.43 AM IST
Tax on PF interest will change the way we invest in it: How the Budget hits your PFThis is not the first time the government has proposed to tax Provident Fund money. A significant number of salaried employees use the Volu...
09 Feb, 2021, 11.07 AM IST
PPF stays out of tax on EPF interest“The cap is not applicable on PPF because there is already a limit of ₹1.5 lakh contribution in a year to PPF,” the official said. The gove...
09 Feb, 2021, 10.28 AM IST
Finance Ministry okays 8.5% on PF deposits for 2019-20EPFO’s Central Board of Trustees, the apex decision-making body under the labour minister, had in March this year approved 8.5% interest ra...
31 Dec, 2020, 08.08 AM IST
EPFO may slash FY20’s interest rate; payout of 8.5% unlikely as PF contributions fallEPFO may cut 8.5% rate declared for FY20 because of declining return on investments and cash flow.
26 Jun, 2020, 05.30 PM IST
EPFO cuts interest rate to 8.55% for 2017-18 from 8.65% for 2016-17"This year, we have decided to recommend 8.55% for 2017-18, which will leave a surplus of Rs 586 crore," said Labour Minister Santosh Gangw...
22 Feb, 2018, 11.05 AM IST
- Govt mulling PF interest rate hike
Minister for Labour and Employment Kharge today said the govt was looking at further hiking the interest rate on Provident Fund from the pr...
16 May, 2011, 07.38 PM IST