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provident fund news

EPFO 3.0 to enable PF withdrawal via ATM, UPI soon; rollout expected soon

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Published on May 08, 2026 06:48 pm IST

Pune ZP directed to deposit 1,084 cr towards PF dues for 9,015 anganwadi workers

Regional Provident Fund Commissioner directed Pune Zilla Parishad (ZP) to deposit 1,084.14 crore towards provident fund dues for 9,015 workers, mainly anganwadi sevikas and helpers. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on Mar 06, 2026 08:22 am IST

How gaming addiction led to murder: Mumbai case cracked after 6 months

Gaming addiction of a young man led the murder of another in Kurla, Mumbai, police said.
Published on Jan 11, 2026 04:16 pm IST

Gaming addiction, PF fraud led to Kurla youth’s murder; accused held after six months

Gaming addiction, PF fraud led to Kurla youth’s murder; accused held after six months
Published on Jan 11, 2026 06:44 am IST

Hit by Amazon layoffs? All you need to know about severance pay, PF, gratuity

Amazon to lay off 30,000 corporate workers, marking its largest layoffs since 2022.
Published on Oct 28, 2025 05:02 pm IST

Now you can withdraw up to 100% PF: EPFO's 7 new rules explained

The EPFO manages the retirement savings of nearly 70 million salaried workers across sectors.
Published on Oct 14, 2025 11:48 am IST

ATMs to have option to access PF deposits: Mansukh Mandaviya

Union minister of youth affairs and sports and labour and employment, Mansukh Mandaviya.
Updated on Jun 25, 2025 10:09 am IST

Overlap in service no ground to reject claims: EPFO circular

Provident funds provide retirement income and a financial safety net for nearly 70-million salaried Indians.
Published on May 26, 2025 05:36 am IST

Govt ratifies interest rate of 8.25% on EPF

Govt ratifies interest rate of 8.25% on EPF
Published on May 25, 2025 07:48 am IST

Govt ratifies interest rate at 8.25% on employees' provident fund for FY25

Now the interest amount as per the rate ratified for FY25 will be credited into the accounts of over seven crore subscribers of EPFO.
Updated on May 24, 2025 03:29 pm IST

EPFO keeps interest rates on PF unchanged at 8.25%  

The decision not to lower interest rates is a welcome move for the EPFO’s subscribers, for whom provident fund is often the only means to save up for retirement. Yet, the existing interest rate is significantly lower than in 2015-16, when it was be 8.8% (HT Photo)
Updated on Feb 28, 2025 03:59 pm IST

EPFO retains 8.25% interest rate on EPF deposits for 2024-25: Report

EPFO has reportedly set an interest rate of 8.25% on EPF deposits for 2024-25, PTI reported.
Published on Feb 28, 2025 12:45 pm IST

‘Given my busy schedule…": Robin Uthappa on being accused in PF ‘fraud’ case

Robin Uthappa has been accused of defrauding employees and the government in the PF case.
Updated on Dec 22, 2024 08:52 am IST

You can withdraw PF from an ATM starting 2025, announces labour ministry

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation currently has over 70 million active contributors. (HT Photo) (Pic used for representation)
Published on Dec 12, 2024 08:54 am IST

EPFO 3.0 may allow ATM withdrawal of PF, scrap 12% contribution limit: Report

However, discussions regarding all of the new features and policy changes for EPFO 3.0 are currently at the very initial stages.
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 01:43 pm IST

RTI plea uncovers woman’s PF, gratuity fraud

The accused in police custody (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 05:14 am IST

Punjab: Phagwara mill MD booked for firing at protesting employees

The accused mill MD has been booked under Section 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. (HT File)
Updated on Nov 14, 2024 05:34 am IST

Delhi: FIR against SpiceJet execs for not crediting employees share in PF account

The PF contributions in question were deducted from the salaries between June 2022 and July 2024. (Representational image)
Updated on Oct 06, 2024 06:02 am IST

Ludhiana: MC releases final dues of employees who retired in 2023-24

Ludhiana municipal corporation (MC) commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal added that rigorous efforts are being made to further improve the financial condition of the civic body and the employees have been directed to expedite the recovery of dues from the residents. (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 06, 2024 05:12 am IST

FIR on SpiceJet's Ajay Singh, officials surfaces after PF dues paid: Report

A SpiceJet passenger Boeing 737-800 aircraft
Published on Oct 05, 2024 05:03 pm IST

SpiceJet clears 10 months of provident fund dues after 3,000 crore QIP

The airline also successfully reached settlements with multiple lessors
Published on Oct 04, 2024 06:32 pm IST

Jalkal department’s outsourced staff accuse pvt firm of embezzling PF funds

For Representation Only (File)
Updated on Aug 09, 2024 07:30 am IST

Digital dividend for EPFO, subscribers

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FILE Photo: Employees provident fund organisation head office
Published on Mar 19, 2024 09:46 pm IST

Interest rate for small savings schemes to remain unchanged: Centre

The government announced that the interest rates for small savings schemes will remain unchanged
Published on Mar 08, 2024 06:50 pm IST

General PF interest rate to remain unchanged at 7.1% for Oct-Dec quarter

GPF is provided to Central government empoyees upon requirement.
Updated on Oct 05, 2023 04:16 pm IST

Changed your job? Here's how to change Exit Date on EPFO website

EPFO has detailed steps to change date of exit of organisation on changing job.
Published on Jul 14, 2023 06:50 pm IST

Himachal assembly in session: Speaker refuses to allow discussion on ‘removal’ of outsourced staff, BJP stages walkout

Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur along with other BJP MLAs walks out of the Himachal assembly over the outsourced employees issue in Shimla on Tuesday. (Deepak Sansta /HT)
Updated on Apr 04, 2023 10:38 pm IST

Is your PF contribution by employer delayed? Here's what you should do now

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) had recently laid out the rates at which damage due to delayed PF contributions will be levied on the employers
Published on Feb 19, 2023 01:43 pm IST

PPF, other savings schemes to witness interest rate hike? What experts say

Public Provident Fund (PPF) and other small savings deposits may go up soon
Published on Sept 15, 2022 02:40 pm IST