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According to the channel's information, the official EPFO WhatsApp channel was established on August 19, 2025.

Google Trends: How to enroll in the EPFO WhatsApp channel and get PF updates on your phone?

EPFO has launched an official WhatsApp channel for members to receive PF-related updates, announcements and scheme alerts directly on their…

September 15, 2026 13:27 IST

A consumer court ordered the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) to pay a retired employee 6% annual interest for a 35-day delay in resolving his provident fund claim of over Rs 14 lakh.

EPFO PF claim delayed beyond 20 days: Can you claim interest or compensation?

The award of interest by the Consumer Commission is significant because it reinforces that the EPFO members are entitled to…

September 14, 2026 20:33 IST

The Ministry of Labour and Employment notified a wage ceiling of Rs 15,000 per month on 29 May 2026 under clause (89) of section 2 of the Code on Social Security, 2020, for the purposes of Chapter III of the Code.

Higher EPFO pension: Who is eligible, who benefits, and what are the rules now?

The higher-pension option principally affects the allocation of the relevant retirement contribution between EPF and EPS. It does not mean…

September 10, 2026 20:14 IST

Mayuresh Jadav, who built a Rs 1 crore corpus.

₹9,800 first salary, ₹70,000 SIP at 35: How this man saved ₹1.03 cr and supports 2 homes

35-year-old Mayuresh Jadav from Pune crossed Rs 1 crore in financial assets this year. Having started work on Rs 9,800…

August 25, 2026 12:32 IST

To generate and submit a Digital Life Certificate (DLC), the pensioner must have a valid Aadhaar number and an active mobile number, with the Aadhaar number already registered with the Pension Disbursing Agency (PDA), such as a bank or post office.

EPFO Jeevan Pramaan Patra online: How pensioners can submit life certificate using Aadhaar Face ID?

Pensioners who are not comfortable using a smartphone or Aadhaar face authentication can take the help of a family member,…

August 10, 2026 20:10 IST

Keeping nomination details updated ensures that records remain aligned with the member's present wishes and reduces the possibility of administrative complications or competing claims in the future.

EPFO Rules 2026: Got married? Here’s why you should update your EPF nomination immediately

Members should ensure that their nomination details are accurate, review them after key life events such as marriage, divorce, remarriage,…

July 29, 2026 19:13 IST

Most EPS disputes arise due to interpretation of scheme rules, record mismatches, or delays in claim processing.

EPS pension disputes: Top 5 reasons cases reach EPF Appellate Tribunals and courts

Avoid EPS pension disputes by knowing the top legal triggers, EPFO record checks, common claim mistakes, and available grievance redressal…

July 27, 2026 19:53 IST

Breaking Your Nest Egg for a Home? Why Withdrawing Your EPF Could Cost You Crores

Think twice before tapping your EPF to buy a house

It can cost you five times of the interest you would pay on a home loan

Updated: July 27, 2026 05:14 IST

Employees may assume that simply leaving the money untouched guarantees uninterrupted credit of current interest of 8.25% per annum but under the current framework, that is not generally the case.

EPFO rules explained: When your EPF balance stops earning interest?

EPF remains one of India’s relatively stable long-term retirement savings instruments, with annual interest declared by the EPFO. Premature withdrawals…

July 23, 2026 17:22 IST

The Universal Account Number (UAN) has become the anchor of an employee's EPF account, making it essential for accessing services such as viewing passbooks, filing claims, transferring balances, and updating KYC.

Forgot your UAN? EPFO lets you retrieve it online in minutes—here’s how

EPFO’s online UAN retrieval facility has significantly reduced dependence on employers by allowing members to recover their Universal Account Number…

July 22, 2026 18:05 IST

Google Trends: Pending EPF disputes? EPFO VISHWAS 2026 Scheme offers a fresh opportunity

Regardless of the circumstances, the scheme only covers disputes over damages under Section 128 of the Code on Social Security,…

July 22, 2026 11:13 IST

The Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS), 2026, notified under the Code on Social Security, 2020, broadly retains the withdrawal benefit framework that existed under the earlier EPS, 1995.

EPS Scheme 2026: Know when you can claim a lump-sum withdrawal and when you can’t

Short career breaks do not necessarily break pensionable service, but failure to transfer previous EPS records can create gaps in…

July 17, 2026 17:44 IST

The most important fact to understand is that the EPFO does not stop crediting interest at the age of 55, nor is there a rule that stops it exactly three years after you retire.

EPF after retirement: The age at which your PF balance actually stops earning interest

Under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 50 is the threshold where an individual becomes legally eligible to opt for an…

July 16, 2026 19:48 IST

While the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) continues to remain a long-term retirement savings instrument, the recent reforms fundamentally change how employees access and manage these savings.

How is EPFO 3.0 changing retirement planning for salaried individuals?

Historically, many employees viewed EPF as a cumbersome system that was difficult to access when genuinely needed. EPFO 3.0 changes…

July 15, 2026 17:01 IST

An employer can apply under VISHWAS 2026 if the dispute is still pending at any stage.

EPFO VISHWAS 2026: Who can apply, how lower penalties work, and key conditions to settle PF disputes

The EPFO VISHWAS 2026 scheme is designed exclusively for past defaults. Its benefits apply only to delays or defaults that…

July 14, 2026 17:00 IST

Employers running recognised provident fund trusts without formal EPFO exemption can now regularise their status under a one-time Amnesty Scheme and receive relief from pending legal proceedings, subject to conditions.

EPFO Amnesty Scheme 2026: Who can apply, key benefits, eligibility and 6-month deadline

The scheme is quite significant because it strengthens regulatory alignment between the Income Tax framework and the EPF regime under…

July 13, 2026 14:05 IST

EPF interest calculation often confuses many salaried employees. A common belief is that if the EPF interest rate is 8.25% a year, your PF balance earns a fixed 0.69% interest every month (8.25% ÷ 12).

EPF interest at 8.25%: Why your PF doesn’t earn a fixed monthly return?

While the interest becomes visible only once a year, the corpus is effectively growing every month through fresh contributions and…

July 10, 2026 17:38 IST

The Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS), 2026, is fundamentally a transition to the social security framework envisaged under the Code on Social Security, 2020.

New EPS Scheme 2026 Explained: 10 things every employee should know about what changed and what did not

The biggest structural change is that EPS-2026 replaces the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995, and operates under the Code on Social…

July 10, 2026 17:22 IST

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