Employee Provident Fund
Orissa HC orders criminal case to continue against company director who failed to deposit ₹15lk PF collected from staff
The Orissa High Court ruled that a company's director remains liable for default on provident fund dues, despite later payment. The insolvent firm had failed to deposit ₹15.14 lakh deducted from employees' salaries with the EPFO.
2 min read23 Apr 2026EPFO 3.0: From PF withdrawal categories and pension to UPI-based fund access, here are 10 key things to know
EPFO 3.0 aims to introduce simplified withdrawal rules, faster UPI-based fund access, and reduced documentation, enhancing provident fund efficiency, flexibility, and retirement security of members.
2 min read8 Apr 2026EPFO 3.0: Retirement body ready to undergo massive revamp with new portal, AI features — Report
The revamp under EPFO 3.0 will see the retirement body overhauling its backend software and shifting to a core banking solution as it scales up.
2 min read22 Jan 2026EPF money withdrawal through UPI soon? Labour ministry working on direct, quicker access to funds, says report
The Labour Ministry is reportedly developing a system allowing eight crore EPFO members to directly withdraw their money using UPI. It aims to facilitate quick access, streamline withdrawal and enhance services.
3 min read17 Jan 2026Corporate NPS makes more sense than ever—if your employer offers it
Experts believe NPS offers a disciplined, low-cost framework for long-term retirement savings. It helps you rebalance between equity and debt without any tax implications
4 min read7 Jan 2026Consultant or employee: Which role actually leaves you better off?
Many employees think they would fare better financially as consultants due to tax benefits. How far is this correct? What are the risks of an employee being reclassified as a consultant?
4 min read25 Nov 2025New NPS, EPF rules: Should you rethink your retirement strategy?
While New NPS and EPF measures are aimed at making retirement schemes more investor-friendly, the need of the hour for investors is to focus on creating the right amount of retirement corpus.
3 min read27 Oct 2025EPFO Rules: Can you really withdraw 100% of your provident fund? Check eligibility, minimum requirements, other details
Over seven crore EPFO subscribers can now withdraw up to 100% of their eligible provident funds, including both employee and employer shares. We explain CBT's simplified partial withdrawal provisions and reduced minimum service requirements.
2 min read14 Oct 2025Don't touch your EPFO savings before… — What are premature withdrawal rules, recovery process, and penalty charges?
Take a look at what premature withdrawal means in EPFO and what the recovery process norms look like if the withdrawals are undertaken in a wrongful manner. Here's what EPFO can legally do if you use the funds for any other reasons…
3 min read27 Sep 2025EPFO Alert! From Passbook Lite to Annexure K download & more — Check new features rolled out for members
The EPFO has launched EPFO Passbook Lite, allowing members to check passbook information easily on their portal. The initiative, aimed at enhancing user experience, was introduced by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on September 18. It reduces the load on the existing Passbook Portal.
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