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Updated on: Aug 2026

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EPFO Hits Record High in Claim Settlements After Process Reforms

Aug 7, 2026

Govt Approves Proposal to Raise EPF Wage Ceiling to Rs ,, Cabinet Nod Awaited

The Department of Expenditure has approved a proposal to increase the EPF wage ceiling for mandatory...

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Aug 4, 2026

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EPFO No Change in Wage Ceiling, No New Higher Pension Window

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO has clarified that the proposed EPF Scheme, ...

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Jul 31, 2026

EPFO Alert Claims May Take Longer After Major System Upgrade

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO has announced that it has successfully compl...

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Jul 28, 2026

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Govt Rules Out Use of Inoperative EPFO Funds for Other Purposes

The Central Government has assured millions of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) subscribers that there is no proposal to utilise money lying in inoperative EPF accounts for any purpose other than what is permitted under the existing legal framework. The clarification issued in Parliament comes as a reassurance to salaried employees concerned about the safety […]

Jul 23, 2026

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EPFO Plans Universal PF Scheme for Gig Workers and Self-Employed People

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is working on a framework to expand provident fund coverage beyond the organised workforce. The proposed universal PF scheme aims to bring gig workers, self-employed individuals, workers in the unorganised sector, and employees of exempted establishments under a voluntary retirement savings system. If implemented, the initiative could significantly strengthen […]

Jul 20, 2026

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EPS 2026: 6 Key Changes for EPF Members Under the New Pension Scheme

The Central Government has notified the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 2026, replacing the nearly 30-year-old EPS-95 under the Code on Social Security, 2020. While the basic pension structure remains unchanged, the new scheme introduces several important changes aimed at improving claim settlement, bringing clarity to higher pension rules, and simplifying pension administration for EPF subscribers. […]

Jul 15, 2026

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EPFO Launches a Scheme to Resolve Long-Pending PF Disputes

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched VISHWAS 2026, a one-time settlement scheme that allows eligible establishments to resolve disputes related to damages levied for delayed payment of provident fund (PF) contributions. The initiative provides a six-month window for eligible establishments, subject to the scheme’s conditions. The move is expected to reduce prolonged litigation, […]

Jul 13, 2026

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EPFO Restores Passbook Portal; Check Your PF Balance

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has restored its Member Passbook portal after completing a scheduled maintenance and technology upgrade, enabling millions of subscribers to access their provident fund account statements once again. The portal had been unavailable since late June as EPFO carried out a major database consolidation and software migration aimed at improving […]

Jul 11, 2026

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EPFO Extends Employees’ Enrolment Campaign till October 31

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign (EEC), 2026 till October 31, 2026 by a circular issued on July 8, 2026. The decision gives employers another three months to voluntarily enrol eligible employees who were left out of the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) despite being eligible. The campaign is aimed […]

Jul 9, 2026

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EPFO to Credit EPF Interest to Members’ Accounts by July 15

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has started the process of crediting annual interest of 8.25% to the EPF members’ accounts. Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that around ₹1.44 lakh crore in interest will be credited to nearly 3.4 crore EPF subscribers. Members are expected to see the updated balance in their […]

Jul 8, 2026

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EPFO Issues Alert: PF Claims May Be Delayed for Two Weeks..

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has informed its members and employers that some claims and online services may take longer than usual over the next two weeks following a major database consolidation and software upgrade. In a notice displayed on its official portal, EPFO said it has successfully completed a large-scale database consolidation and […]

Jul 5, 2026

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EPFO Notified Interest Rate on PF Deposits for FY 2025-26

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will continue to pay 8.25% annual interest on Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) deposits for the financial year 2025-26, with the Central Government approving the rate. In a circular issued on July 1, 2026, EPFO informed its regional offices that the Ministry of Labour and Employment has approved the 8.25% […]

Jul 4, 2026