Tag: EPFO

REIT revolution: Sebi’s equity reclassification sets stage for big inflows and valuation re-rating

StocksOctober 11, 2025

Over the last six years, India’s REIT story has quietly but decisively come of age. What began as a niche, yield-seeking play for FIIs has evolved into a mainstream, DII-led equity product. Despite COVID, occupancy...

‘Hostile order’: Donald Trump rekindles trade war — Why has US threatened to impose additional 100% tariff on China?

BusinessOctober 11, 2025

US President Donald Trump has thrown another punch in Washington's long-running economic bout with Beijing, threatening to slap fresh 100% tariffs and export bans in response to China's tightening grip on rare earth...

Finance Ministry OKs 8.25% EPF interest rate

EconomyMay 25, 2025

The government has ratified an interest rate of 8.25% on Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) deposits for the financial year 2024-25, benefitting over 70...

Centre approves 8.25% interest rate on employees’ provident fund deposits for FY 2024–25

BusinessMay 24, 2025

The central government has approved an interest rate of 8.25 per cent on Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) deposits for the fiscal...

Govt ratifies interest rate of 8.25% on employees’ provident fund for FY25

EconomyMay 24, 2025

The central government has approved an interest rate of 8.25 per cent on Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) deposits for the fiscal year 2024–25,...

EPFO to increase auto settlement limit to 5 lakhs for PF claims and allow UPI withdrawals

BusinessMarch 31, 2025

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced to increase in the auto-settlement of advance claims (ASAC) limit, raising it five...

Voluntary pension scheme for all on cards: Won’t be tied to employment, will be open for all

EconomyFebruary 25, 2025

New Delhi: India is considering a Universal Pension Scheme that would be voluntary and contributory, aimed at providing social security to all, officials...

Formal sector jobs rebound in November

EconomyJanuary 22, 2025

New Delhi: Net formal job creation under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recovered last November from the month before, with more than...

EPFO can initiate assessment proceedings during liquidation: NCLAT on companies under IBC

EconomyJanuary 3, 2025

The insolvency appellate tribunal has held that there is no bar against assessment proceedings by statutory authorities, including the EPFO, once the liquidation...