Employees News
EPFO rules 2025: Here are 4 key changes every EPF member should be aware of
EPFO rules 2025: In 2025, EPFO implemented reforms, including digitising the joint declaration process, enabling online profile updates, and simplifying provident fund transfers without employer approval.
1 min read23 May 20258th Pay Commission soon? Here's what we know so far
The 8th Pay Commission is expected to be formed by 2026, prompting employee unions to discuss salary and pension adjustments.
1 min read23 May 2025Indian cos issue work-from-home, travel advisories as tensions with Pak mount
With the northern region emerging as the primary site of conflict, some firms have established task forces to track employee locations and monitor the status of their operations there.
3 min read9 May 2025Voluntary Provident Fund offers high interest rates. But withdrawals are a pain.
Many people believe that since VPF is voluntary, the sum can be withdrawn after five years, without any restrictions. Nothing could be further from the truth.
3 min read14 Apr 2025Good news for PF investors, Govt likely to increase EPFO claim limit from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh: Report
Provident Fund (PF) investors will be able to withdraw more money from their accounts as the Centre is likely to increase the EPFO claim limit to ₹5 lakh, up five times compared to the current levels of ₹1 lakh.
2 min read31 Mar 2025DA Hike: Cabinet approves 2% raise in dearness allowance for central govt employees
DA Hike: With this revision, dearness allowance will rise from 53 per cent to 55 per cent, providing a salary boost for employees ahead of the anticipated 8th Pay Commission
2 min read28 Mar 2025EPFO claim processing via UPI to become a reality soon? Here's what you need to know
EPFO claims: EPFO has established a centralized database. The next step is to incorporate UPI into the system. Officials have received suggestions from the NPCI regarding the integration
2 min read25 Mar 2025Unified Pension Scheme notified for govt employees: Date, eligibility, enrollment forms, what's new—All you need to know
The PFRDA has notified the Unified Pension Scheme for central and state government employees. We explain all you need to know — from the date, eligibility, enrollment forms, and more.
2 min read24 Mar 2025DA Hike: Good news before Holi? 7th Pay Commission likely to grant 2% DA hike to employees and pensioners
Central government's 7th Pay Commission is likely to grant a 2 per cent dearness allowance (DA) hike to its employees and pensioners ahead of the festival of colours, Holi on March 14.
2 min read7 Mar 20258th Pay Commission Salary Hike: Upto ₹51,480 expected from April FY26. What is it and who benefits?
Centre's 8th Pay Commission is set to revise the salaries of central government retirees and employees. This pay commission is set up every 10 years to review and recommend changes to the salary structure of government employees.
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Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared