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Updated on: Aug 2025

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EPFO Rejects Lakh Higher Pension Claims

Aug 2, 2025

Womens Formal Employment Rises to . in

India has recorded a significant rise in womens employment in the formal workforce, with the Labour...

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Aug 1, 2025

Minimum Pension Under EPS- Raised to ,?

Government of India has received formal representations from trade unions, pensioners associations,...

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Jul 25, 2025

Latest news: Minimum Pension Under EPS- Raised to ,? - SightsIn Plus

ELI Scheme Targets . Crore Jobs with EPF-Linked Incentives

Union Cabinet has approved the Employment Linked Incentive ELI Scheme with a budgetary outlay of ...

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Jul 22, 2025

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EPFO Achieves Net Member Addition of 20.06 Lakh in May 2025

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has reported its highest-ever monthly net member addition of 20.06 lakh in May 2025. This figure includes 9.42 lakh new subscribers, reflecting a surge in workforce formalization and heightened awareness of social security benefits. The data, released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, underscores the impact of targeted outreach […]

Jul 22, 2025

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NPS vs UPS: Which Pension Scheme Suits Your Retirement?

As the September 30 deadline approaches, central government employees face a pivotal decision: whether to remain in the New Pension System (NPS) or opt for the newly introduced Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). The choice carries long-term implications for retirement security, income stability, and financial planning. With both schemes now offering comparable tax benefits, the decision […]

Jul 21, 2025

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Labour Ministry Notifies Relaxed EDLI Criteria for Family Benefits

Ministry of Labour and Employment has formally notified relaxed eligibility criteria for Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) scheme under Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The Central Board of Trustees approved these changes in February 2025, and they were officially notified on July 18. They aim to strengthen financial protection for families of deceased employees, especially […]

Jul 19, 2025

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EPFO May Allow Full PF Withdrawal After 10 Years of Service

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is reportedly considering a proposal to allow full or partial withdrawal of Provident Fund (PF) balances after 10 years of service. If implemented, this would mark a significant departure from the current rules, which restrict full withdrawal to retirement at age 58 or prolonged unemployment. EPFO Current Rules vs Proposed […]

Jul 18, 2025

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EPFO Approves ₹7,500 Pension: Major Relief for 78 Lakh Retirees

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has officially approved a sevenfold increase in the minimum monthly pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95)—from ₹1,000 to ₹7,500. The hike, effective April 2025, will benefit over 78 lakh pensioners across India, offering substantial financial relief amid rising inflation and cost-of-living pressures. EPFO: Why the Pension Hike Was Needed […]

Jul 17, 2025

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Buy Your First Home Faster: New PF Rules Slash Waiting Period

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has revised its PF withdrawal norms under the EPF Scheme, 1952, offering significant relief to first-time homebuyers. The newly introduced Para 68-BD allows EPFO members to withdraw up to 90% of their PF corpus for housing-related expenses—including down payments, EMIs, and construction costs—after just three years of account opening, down […]

Jul 15, 2025

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Big Update from EPFO! Interest Credited Early—Check Now

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has begun crediting 8.25% interest for the financial year 2024–25 into member accounts, significantly ahead of its usual schedule. Traditionally credited between August and September, this year’s update started in early July, with over 96.51% of accounts already updated as of July 8. Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya confirmed that the […]

Jul 15, 2025

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EPFO to Resolve Complaints Within 7 Days, Enhances Services

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced a comprehensive strategy to improve its grievance redressal system, aiming to ensure that no complaint or related document remains unattended for more than seven working days. This move comes in response to a surge in stakeholder grievances, with over 2 million complaints registered in FY 2024–25 across various […]

Jul 11, 2025

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EPFO Announces 8.25% Interest Credit for FY25

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has begun crediting 8.25% interest for the financial year 2024–25 into member accounts. Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya confirmed that the process, which traditionally stretches into the latter half of the year, is expected to be fully completed within this week, marking a significant improvement in operational efficiency. The announcement […]

Jul 10, 2025

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EPFO Mangaluru Sets Ambitious Target of 25,000 Enrolments

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Regional Office in Mangaluru has announced a bold target to enrol 25,000 first-time employees under the newly launched Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, aimed at accelerating formal job creation across the Dakshina Kannada region. The initiative is part of a nationwide rollout of the ELI scheme, introduced in the Union Budget […]

Jul 8, 2025

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EPFO Raises Auto Claim Limit to Rs 5 Lakh

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has increased the auto claim settlement limit from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. This update was shared by Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Highlights The change allows over 7.4 crore members to submit claims for up to Rs 5 lakh for needs like education, medical treatment, […]

Jun 24, 2025

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EPFO April Data: 15.77 Lakh Rejoin, 2.45 Lakh Women

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reported a net addition of 19.14 lakh members, according to provisional payroll data released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. This marks a 31.31% increase over March 2025 and a 1.17% rise compared to April 2024, signaling improved job creation and growing awareness of social security benefits. EPFO New […]

Jun 23, 2025