EPFO has rolled out the EPF, EPS and EDLI Schemes, 2026, introducing several changes aimed at simplifying provident fund ...

The Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 2026 has replaced the earlier 1952 framework, retaining the 12% contribution rate and ...

Provident funds are retirement savings plans to which employees contribute portions of their salary, similar to Social ...

The Employees Provident Fund offers retirement security and employer contributions. Mutual funds are voluntary investments ...

Labour Law Reporter emphasizes that while ₹1,800 is the default PF contribution, employers must have legal grounds to reduce contributions beyond this amount. Employee protections against wage ...

The latest notified scheme mainly updates the legal framework under the Code on Social Security, 2020, rather than altering interest rates. Under the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 2026, both ...

The scheme is quite significant because it strengthens regulatory alignment between the Income Tax framework and the EPF regime under the Code on Social Security, 2020.

The EPF Officers' Association has written to Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, urging immediate strengthening of EPFO's ...

The next phase of reforms will see the retirement fund body attempt to navigate payments for social security schemes covering over 60 crore workers, out of which over three-quarters are in the ...

The Finance Ministry has approved increasing the Employee Provident Fund wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 per month, expanding ...

Are you an EPFO member who has recently gotten married? If so, this news is crucial for you. People often forget to update ...