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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...
EPFO launches VISHWAS 2026 to settle employer penalty disputesThe EPFO has launched VISHWAS 2026, a six-month, one-time dispute resolution scheme to help employers settle pending damages and penalty ca...
EPFO launches Vishwas 2026; scheme to be operational for six monthsUnder VISHWAS, 2026, damages or penalty for defaults pertaining to the period prior to June 14 2024 shall be recalculated at substantially ...
EPFO launches six-month 'VISHWAS 2026' scheme to settle employer penalty disputes, promote complianceThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched 'VISHWAS, 2026', a one-time dispute resolution scheme aimed at encouraging e...
From tariffs to talent: How India–UK CETA can transform services trade and professional mobilityThe UK-India CETA agreement, effective July 2026, enhances services trade and professional mobility. It offers improved market access acros...
India's social protection coverage reaches over 100 crore citizens in 2026: Labour Minister MandaviyaIndia's social protection coverage has now reached over one hundred crore citizens and this expansion was acknowledged by the International...
India exports $140 million worth of goods at zero duty on first day of UK trade pactThe CETA allows entry of nearly 99% of Indian exports at zero duty, and offers significant duty concession to a host of UK imports such as ...
India-UK trade pact comes into force, gold standard of FTA for bothIndia and the UK have operationalized a free trade agreement, enhancing economic ties. This pact allows zero duty entry for many Indian goo...
India-UK CETA to give fresh momentum to farmers, MSMEs and entrepreneurs, says PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Social Security Agree...
India wins big with duty-free access for 11 lakh tonnes of a key industrial metal under UK trade pactIndian exporters can now ship over eleven lakh tonnes of steel duty-free to the UK. This benefit comes into effect through a new free trade...
Piyush Goyal hails India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement coming into force todayThe India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the concurrent Agreement on Social Security have officially entered into...
"Cheaper, quicker and faster": British Deputy High Commissioner Sutapa Choudhury on India-UK CETAThe India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement has officially entered into force. This landmark pact grants zero-duty market acces...
US-Iran war: Trump drops 20% toll plan on Hormuz, seeks Gulf investment deals insteadUS President Trump announced Gulf nations will invest in the United States. This replaces a proposed fee for shipping through the Strait of...
Social security coverage expanded from 19% in 2014 to 64% now, says Union Labour Minister Mandaviya, cites ILO reportSocial security coverage in India has expanded from 19 percent to over 64 percent. This now encompasses 94 crore people, a significant incr...
Vedanta AGM: Anil Agarwal maps aggressive expansion after demerger, targets scale-up across metals, oil and powerVedanta plans major expansion across its demerged businesses, targeting higher production in metals, oil, gas, steel and power. Chairman An...
'20% too much, Iran will be fair': Iranian FM Araghchi takes dig at Trump over Hormuz "guardian" remarkIn an amusing retort, Iran's foreign minister dismissed President Trump’s suggestion of charging fees for Strait of Hormuz security, claimi...
Eps 95 pension latest news today 6 key changes higher pension, 20-day claim settlement, new withdrawal rulesThe Employees' Pension Scheme, 2026, introduces significant changes for EPF members. Withdrawal benefits now require a 36-month waiting per...