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EPFO interest news: The EPF interest is calculated by summing the monthly balances, multiplying them by the interest rate, and dividing by 1,200.

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EPFO interest news: When can you expect the 8.15% EPF rate to be credited?

2 min read . 26 Jul 2023

Interest accrued on the accumulated balance, post the period of cessation of employment is taxable. (iStockphoto)

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How is the tax on EPF interest calculated?

2 min read . 18 Jul 2023

Income tax return: Due date for ITR filing for FY23 ends on 31st July 2023.

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ITR filing to small saving rates: 5 changes in financial landscape in July 2023

3 min read . 01 Jul 2023

Under the exchange control law, an individual qualifying as non-resident Indian (NRI) may open a NRE account or NRO account. (iStockphoto)

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How NRIs can transfer balance amount from provident fund

1 min read . 14 Jun 2023

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Has EPFO put any bar on private PF trusts?

2 min read . 15 May 2023

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New finance act: The downside for investors on withdrawal of tax nudges

3 min read . 05 Apr 2023

EPFO would credit the rate of interest into its subscribers’ accounts.

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Experts give thumbs up to new EPF rate of 8.15%. Here's why

3 min read . 29 Mar 2023

The current EPF interest rate is inflation beating. (Priyanka Parashar/Mint)

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Will EPFO trim EPF rate below 8% for FY23? A look at past provident fund rates

3 min read . 27 Mar 2023

EPFO will keep doing so till at least till September this year.

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EPFO continues to invest in these 2 Adani group stocks despite stock market rout

1 min read . 27 Mar 2023

EPFO's Central Board of Trustees will meet in Delhi today.

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EPFO 2-day board meeting begins today; all eyes on EPF interest rate for FY23

1 min read . 27 Mar 2023

In a press statement dated March 13, 2023, the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) announced the extension of the deadline for submitting proposals for higher pensions under the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) to May 3. (MINT_PRINT)

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EPFO extends deadline to apply for higher pension under EPS

3 min read . 14 Mar 2023

Non payment of EPF contributions can lead to penalties to employers

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What happens when employer delays EPF contribution? What should you do?

2 min read . 19 Feb 2023

NPS vs PPF vs EPF: Underperformance of equity scheme is mainly due to the crashing stock market return in recent years. (iStock)

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Is it wise to move towards PPF, EPF amid falling NPS return — explained

2 min read . 20 Feb 2023

Dividend paying stock: At the beginning of FY23, Vedanta share price was at ₹405 apiece..

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Dividend paying stock yields 20% in FY23. Beats PPF, EPF, FD, equity MF returns

2 min read . 17 Feb 2023

Even if we consider one per cent dip in dividend paying stock in lst one year, its dividend yield stand at 8.50 per cent, which is much higher than PPF, EPF and bank FD interest rate in this time frame. (HT)

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1:2 bonus shares: Dividend paying stock yields 9.5%. Beats PPF, EPF, FD return

2 min read . 08 Feb 2023

Provident fund rule: PF accounts not seeded with PAN card, are subject to TDS deduction if the amount is withdrawn before five year of PF account opening. (MINT_PRINT)

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New PF withdrawal rule: PAN card holders must check in FY24 during ITR filing

1 min read . 04 Feb 2023

Employee Provident Fund (EPF) is India’s most popular retirement financial planning and investment choice for individual taxpayers. (Mint)

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