Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh seeks doubling of EPF wage ceiling as wages riseThe Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh seeks to double the wage ceiling for mandatory Employees' Provident Fund coverage. This trade union also wants ...
Notice period buyout: Can your employer say no? Know what employees can do under new labour codeEmployers aren't legally required to accept your offer to pay for your notice period. If your boss refuses, you might have to work it out. ...
'Don't keep your money in...': Before you turn 30, Bengaluru CA says you should know these 5 money rulesBengaluru CA Meenal Goel shared five money rules she wishes she knew at 25. She advised checking EPF contributions regularly, adding nomine...
EPFO told to pay 6% interest on Rs 14 lakh PF claim after 35-day delay: What consumer commission saidThe Mumbai consumer commission ruled against the EPFO, citing service deficiency linked to inadequate communication regarding a joint decla...
EPF advance rules: You can withdraw EPF money for these 5 reasons; check limitsMembers of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation can access their savings in times of need, such as emergencies and personal circumstan...
New labour code impact: Rs 8k less take home pay likely for employee with Rs 15 lakh CTC; check the impact on CTCs of Rs 10 lakh, Rs 25 lakh and Rs 50 lakhNew labour codes mandate higher provident fund contributions for employees. This change reduces monthly take-home pay for many salaried ind...
EPF calculator: Basic pay Rs 50,000? In how many years can you build Rs 2.23 crore retirement corpus?The Employees Provident Fund serves as a robust mechanism for building long-term savings through consistent contributions and the magic of ...
From gold and LIC policy to SIPs and crypto: How investment habits changed from Boomers to Millennials to Gen ZModern Indians are redefining investment strategies; rather than saving first, the youth now prioritise their financial goals before choosi...
EPFO withdrawal rules: Minister reveals how much EPF amount can subscribers withdraw during medical emergency, unemployment, house repairThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has made it easier for members to access their savings by modifying withdrawal regulation...
EPF calculator: How much PF corpus can you generate with Rs 25,000 basic pay and 30 years of service?An Employees Provident Fund subscriber could accumulate over Rs 1.12 crore in 30 years. This significant corpus is projected with a Rs 25,0...
Rs 9.48 lakh income tax demand on coaching centre quashed: ITAT explains why attendance alone doesn't make contractual teachers employeesContractual teachers held as employees by the tax department and on this ground, Rs 9.48 lakh tax demand raised; ITAT Cochin rules administ...
Should I sell gold to buy a second home, or is it better to pledge it?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I am 45, and want to buy a holiday home, or what may be called a second home. I do not have any major financial c...
EPFO 3.0: Government plans new pension scheme for formal and unorganised sector workers, claims report explaining how it will workThe government is planning a new pension scheme under the EPFO 3.0 framework. This new plan aims to provide retirement benefits to workers ...
EPF Scheme 2026: Key changes in nominations, PF withdrawals, and employer complianceKey features— such as the 12% contribution rate for employers and employees as well as the Rs.15,000 statutory wage ceiling—remain unchange...
Automatic EPF transfer on switching job: Who can access this facility and who will be left out?The new EPF reforms introduce automatic fund transfers when changing jobs. This facility requires an Aadhaar-linked and KYC-compliant Unive...
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...
EPFO update: 10 key changes new centralised system brings to EPF, EPS subscribersEPFO has centralized its member database for faster and smoother service delivery. Annual interest for FY 2025-2026 will be credited by Jul...