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...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
Rs 15 lakh PF deducted but not deposited: HC allows criminal case to continue against director of company that turned insolventThe Orissa High Court ruled that a company director will face a criminal case for failing to deposit Rs 15 lakh deducted from employee sala...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.49 AM 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 puts on hold the option for its employees to adopt UPSIn an office order issued on Monday, the retirement fund body Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) said the matter regarding imple...
22 Sep, 2025, 09.43 PM IST
EPFO to fast-track applications seeking pension on higher wagesThe EPFO is set to expedite the processing of higher wage pension applications, aiming for disbursement by year-end. To manage the workload...
08 May, 2025, 12.27 AM IST
Pension for EPF members: 6 types of pensions under EPS 95, who is eligibleEPS pension: The EPFO provides the Employees' Pension Scheme, which is a social security initiative for individuals who have EPF accounts. ...
26 Aug, 2024, 12.46 PM IST
EPFO plans to set up actuary, hire more staffEPFO plans to overhaul its pension division by setting up an in-house actuary and hiring more staff due to the increased workload from the ...
11 Feb, 2024, 10.54 PM IST
How to track higher EPS pension application status on Member Sewa portalA member who meets the eligibility criteria can visit the portal to apply, irrespective of whether the EPF account is held with the private...
02 Sep, 2023, 12.42 PM IST
EPFO weighs offering age, risk profile-based investment optionsCurrently, EPFO can invest up to 15% of its funds into equities through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on Nifty 50, Sensex, Central Pub...
07 Sep, 2022, 12.36 AM IST
EPFO to focus on subscribers' convenience, ease of doing business through digital tools in 2020Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is undertaking several digital initiatives including online Universal Account Number (UAN) ge...
31 Dec, 2019, 12.33 PM IST
EPS-NPS switch shelved as trade unions objectMinutes of the meeting are yet to be issued, which will have to be approved by the secretary before the government’s stand becomes official...
01 Nov, 2019, 08.11 AM IST
EPFO may move Supreme Court against high pensionOfficials argue that monthly contribution to EPS is too low and will not be able to sustain higher pension.
04 May, 2019, 07.41 PM IST
Now pensioners can view passbook using Umang appA labour ministry statement said 'View Pension Passbook' service for pensioners will be available through Umang app.
03 May, 2018, 04.16 PM IST
Online EPF withdrawal, pension fixation to be a reality by MayEPFO offices would be connected to central server in couple of months following which the facility of online submission of all sort of appl...
19 Feb, 2017, 03.17 PM IST
Withdrawing pension through app to soon become a realityPensioners and EPFO members can breathe easy, thanks to plans to develop a mobile application and move a large chunk of related services on...
26 Sep, 2016, 11.33 AM IST
EPF tax withdrawal: Long-term vision for retirement plan needed, says Amarpal Chadha, EY"People need to build a bucket for retirement and we need to ensure that the bucket remains tax free"
08 Mar, 2016, 03.52 PM IST
EPFO mulls medical benefits for its pensionersIt was suggested that the surplus in Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance scheme could be used for extending medical benefits through ESIC.
23 Feb, 2015, 02.33 AM IST