Employees Provident Fund News
EPFO: How to update the date of leaving your job — here is a step-by-step guide
Here is a step-by-step guide for EPFO subscribers to update the date of leaving their job.
1 min read3 Nov 2025EPFO News: Retirement body may hike wage ceiling to ₹25,000, says report — What does it mean for you?
The EPFO wage ceiling is the maximum monthly basic salary on which mandatory PF contributions and EPS are calculated, and is governed by the retirement funds body.
2 min read28 Oct 2025Switching jobs? Here’s a guide to transfer your PF claims — Key FAQs answered
To transfer your PF online, log in to the EPFO portal and submit a transfer request. For a successful claim, ensure both previous and current member IDs are accessible in the EPFO database.
3 min read2 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 2025Provident Fund New Rule: Changed your job? PF transfers to now become easier; here's how
Until now, Annexure K was only shared between PF offices and was made available to members only on their request. A reform has been introduced that now enables members to directly download Annexure K in PDF format from the Member Portal itself.
2 min read20 Sep 2025EPFO 3.0: PM Modi's EAC-member Sanjeev Sanyal hints at major reforms in provident fund ‘big effort to de-clog…’
EPFO 3.0: PM Modi's Economic Advisory Council (EAC) member and economist Sanjeev Sanyal hinted towards major upcoming reforms in the updated provident fund platform, which is expected to be launched soon. Check the key features of EPFO 3.0.
2 min read29 Aug 2025PF rules: How does employer contribution in EPFO work? Explained in five points
As per PF rules, both employees and employers are mandated to contribute a certain amount of the basic salary towards EPFO to boost retirement savings. However, the components of employer contribution is not the same as those of the employees.
1 min read2 Aug 2025Received your EPF interest late? Do this to avoid tax trouble.
The delay in crediting interest to EPF accounts creates confusion for members about the correct financial year in which to report and pay tax on the taxable interest. Here's the solution.
2 min read7 Jul 2025Your EPF makes you eligible for ₹7 lakh life insurance. Here's what you need to know
Contributors to the EPF can receive life insurance under the EDLI scheme, with benefits up to ₹7 lakh. Recent proposed changes will enhance this scheme, making it easier for beneficiaries to claim and manage their nominations online.
4 min read2 Jun 2025EPFO 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.
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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