8th Pay Commission fitment factor demand: Railway employee body demands multiple fitment factors; minimum pay of Rs 52,600The Indian Railways Technical Supervisors’ Association (IRTSA) has submitted a memorandum to the 8th Pay Commission demanding five distinct...
07 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Here’s how to fix errors in EPS records now to avoid PF claim rejection, pension lossIf you spot discrepancies in your EPS contributions, take immediate corrective measures or face rejection in EPF withdrawal or transfer cla...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Higher EPS Pension: EPFO can’t use the excuse of employer’s deficient system of recordkeeping as a ground to deny higher pension to employees, rules Bombay HCBombay High Court ruled in favour of six employees seeking higher pensions. The court stated the Employee Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO...
23 Apr, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Why Tamil Nadu parties hit 'delete' on old promises when elections come aroundTamil Nadu parties are quietly dropping or softening several earlier poll promises as they reshape their election manifestos to match chang...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
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...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Meal vouchers at Rs 200 per meal: Who gets income tax benefit and how the ‘working hours’ rule appliesThe increase in the tax-exempt limit for employer-provided meals to ₹200 per meal under Rule 15 of the Income-Tax Rules, 2026 marks a signi...
18 Apr, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Govt revisits plan to raise wage cap for PF coverageThe government is considering a significant increase in the provident fund wage ceiling. Current limits may rise to ₹25,000 or ₹30,000 mont...
18 Apr, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
8th Pay Commission update: NC-JCM seeks Rs 69,000 minimum basic pay, 3.83 fitment factor for employees, pensioners8th pay commission NC-JCM memorandum: A minimum pay of Rs 69,000, fitment factor of 3.83, annual increment of 6%, merging 18 employee level...
16 Apr, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Noida protest: Minimum wage hikes may push workers out of EPFO net, say expertsMinimum wage hikes in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are impacting Provident Fund coverage. Workers earning above Rs 15,000 may now opt out of m...
15 Apr, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Gratuity may rise under New Labour Code, but your income tax bill could tooThe Code on Social Security, 2020 expands the wage base for gratuity, potentially increasing payouts, but tax rules under the Income-tax Ac...
13 Apr, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Government weighs raising EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 a monthThe government is considering a significant increase in the EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 from Rs 15,000, aiming to extend social security...
29 Jan, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
EPFO wage ceiling hike impact: What will change if Provident Fund body increases Rs 15,000 limit to Rs 21,000?The Supreme Court has directed the government to increase the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation's (EPFO) wage ceiling of Rs 15,000 wit...
08 Jan, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
EPFO wage ceiling hike 2026: Supreme Court asks PF body to increase Rs 15,000 limit; what it means for youIn a pivotal move, the Supreme Court has instructed the central government to reassess the wage ceiling for the Employees Provident Fund. T...
08 Jan, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
SC nudges centre to revisit EPF wage cap of ₹15,000, directed to take decision on the matter in 4 monthsThe Supreme Court has directed the government and the Employees Provident Fund Organisation to examine the ₹15,000 basic salary ceiling for...
05 Jan, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
SC urges Centre to revisit EPF wage capThe Supreme Court has directed the Central government to decide on revising the Employees Provident Fund Organisation wage ceiling within f...
05 Jan, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Govt may raise EPFO wage ceiling and lower employee threshold for enhanced social security for workersThe Indian government is considering raising the wage ceiling for the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to ₹21,000 and lowering...
11 Nov, 2024, 12.21 PM IST
Centre likely to raise wage threshold for EPFO's flagship retirement saving schemeThis will increase the mandatory contribution by both employees and employers, helping workers save more for their retirement. The increase...
24 Nov, 2022, 12.46 PM IST