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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

It is important to note that, under current EPFO rules, even inoperative EPF accounts continue to earn interest until the member reaches the age of 58, provided the account remains eligible under the applicable provisions.

Lost track of your old EPF account? Here’s how EPFO’s new service history feature can help

The feature is intended to provide members with a single, authenticated record of their employment and provident fund service, making…

July 9, 2026 16:11 IST

New EPF Scheme 2026 simplifies PF withdrawals: Here's a complete guide

New EPF Scheme 2026: Easier PF withdrawals, earlier eligibility, but a new 25% lock-in

The government has notified the new Employees’ Provident Funds (EPF) Scheme, 2026, replacing the 74-year-old EPF Scheme, 1952. The new…

July 8, 2026 14:25 IST

The retirement challenge hidden inside the new EPF rules: Could VPF become your biggest retirement tool?

New EPF rules could leave a gap in your retirement corpus. Here’s how voluntary PF can help

The proposed EPF Scheme, 2026, makes it clear that the mandatory EPF contribution remains capped at 12% of the statutory…

July 6, 2026 19:49 IST

Under the new EPF Scheme, 2026, members can make partial PF withdrawals for specific purposes, subject to eligibility conditions.

New EPF rules: Check 5 valid reasons for partial PF withdrawal and how much you can get

Planning to withdraw from your PF? Understand the new EPF Scheme 2026 rules, valid withdrawal reasons, eligibility, and how much…

July 3, 2026 18:30 IST

EPF retirement planning: Why your final 5 working years matter more than you think

Retiring at 53 or 58? These 5 years could make over Rs 1 crore difference to your EPF corpus

Your last five working years could be the most important phase of your EPF journey. An illustration shows how staying…

July 3, 2026 17:35 IST

The EPF Scheme, 2026, does not reduce EPF benefits or change the statutory contribution rate.

New EPF Scheme 2026: PF contribution above Rs 1,800 now voluntary; what it means for salaried employees

EPF Scheme 2026 is here. Learn why PF contributions above Rs 1,800 are now voluntary and whether it will affect…

July 3, 2026 11:50 IST

From the EPF interest rate and contribution structure to the wage ceiling and retirement benefits, here's what stays the same, what has changed, and how the new scheme could affect you as a salaried employee.

New EPF Scheme 2026 in effect: Will employees contribute more? Is the Rs 1,000 EPS pension being revised?

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 2026, is more of a structural and administrative reform than a financial one for…

July 2, 2026 13:14 IST

Explainer: The math behind EPFO’s interest rates

The government has ratified an 8.25% interest rate on Employees Provident Fund (EPF) deposits for 78 million subscribers for the…

June 26, 2026 22:08 IST

EPFO has clarified that it is implementing this important upgrade to provide faster, more reliable, and more secure services.

EPFO announces portal shutdown: These key services may not be available for a few days

EPFO has announced a temporary portal shutdown due to a technology upgrade and database migration. Check which PF withdrawal, claim…

June 25, 2026 15:19 IST

Employees should treat their EPS records as long-term retirement documents rather than routine payroll records.

EPFO pension rules: What happens to your EPS pension in case of death, disability or early retirement?

Many employees assume that every EPF member automatically becomes an EPS member. This is no longer the case. Employees joining…

June 19, 2026 12:57 IST

EDLI is a valuable social security benefit and provides an important financial cushion for families, particularly because employees receive the coverage automatically without paying any additional premiums.

EPFO insurance scheme explained: How EPF members can get life cover of up to Rs 7 lakh without paying extra?

EDLI is an excellent benefit, but comprehensive financial security generally requires a broader protection strategy beyond the statutory cover available…

June 11, 2026 15:17 IST

AIS plays a central role in the scrutiny process and must be carefully reconciled before filing the return. It contains details of EPF withdrawals, interest income, and employer contributions.

ITR filing 2026: 5 EPF transactions that could trigger income tax scrutiny

If a taxpayer withdraws EPF before completing 5 years of continuous service, especially while changing jobs instead of transferring the…

June 10, 2026 16:57 IST

The EPFO interest credit usually takes time to reflect in the EPF account as the process is a long one involving government approvals, updating millions of EPF member accounts, and making the necessary reconciliations in the same.

When will EPFO credit interest for FY 2025-26? Here’s what PF subscribers should know

If we go by past trends, the interest amount starts getting reflected in members’ EPF accounts around June or July.…

Updated: June 9, 2026 13:29 IST

How a Rs 7.25 lakh withdrawal at 35 silently drains your retirement corpus

EPF calculator: How one withdrawal at age 35 can make you lose Rs 64 lakh by retirement

A simple calculation shows how withdrawing 50% of your EPF corpus at age 35 could reduce your retirement savings by…

Updated: June 8, 2026 20:43 IST

If your EPS service records are missing, these documents can make the restoration process much smoother - UAN passbook, Form 13, past employer details and Joint employer verification, if required.

PF transfer done, EPS left behind? It may hurt your pension eligibility

The EPS pension depends on total consolidated service. If records are not linked across jobs and fall below the 10-year…

June 5, 2026 18:38 IST

Salary-linked SIPs: SEBI's EPF-style investing proposal could change how salaried India builds wealth

Salary-linked SIPs for employees: Experts see EPF-style mutual fund investing a potential game-changer

SEBI has proposed a payroll-linked SIP framework that would allow employers to deduct mutual fund investments directly from employee salaries.…

Updated: June 5, 2026 09:04 IST

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