Employee Provident Fund

EPFO hikes provident fund interest rate to 8.65% from 8.55%

Higher EPF interest means Rs 7 lakh more for a 25-year old who contributes Rs 5000/month till 60, assuming the PF contribution and interest remains the same

Kumar Shankar Roy February 21, 2019

Withdraw 75% of your EPF balance within a month of unemployment

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has loosened up withdrawal rules for the EPF account

Staff Writer June 27, 2018

EPFO declares interest rate of 8.55% for 2017-18

The Employees’ Provident Fund has declared 8.55% as the interest rate on the EPF for FY 2017-18. This is the lowest rate in five years.

Neil Borate May 28, 2018

Employee Provident Fund rate cut from 8.65% to 8.55%

The EPFO also reportedly sold investments in equity worth Rs 2,886 crore to be able to pay this rate

Neil Borate February 21, 2018

EPFO may raise equity investment limit to 25%

The share of EPF money going to equities may be hiked from 15% to 25%. However, this feature may only be offered to employees on high salaries

Neil Borate February 16, 2018

EPF cover may be hiked, if so what it means for you

The Government is likely to increase the wage limit for coverage by the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF).

Neil Borate January 22, 2018

Employee Provident Fund interest is taxable after you stop working

Any interest you earn on your EPF account after your employment ceases, due to retirement or otherwise, will be taxable

Neil Borate January 21, 2018