EPFO

EPFO update: EPFO to accept transgender identity cards for name, gender change in records

Jan 08, 2026, 04:53 PM IST

With the latest notification, the Transgender Identity Certificate/Card has now been formally added to this list of acceptable documents. “The said document shall be deemed to have been included in the List of Acceptable Documents available as Annexure II to the circular dated January 16, 2025, on Simplification of Joint Declaration Process,” the EPFO said.

Will markets crash in 2026? Value Research CEO says valuations don't look cheap

Jan 04, 2026, 10:07 AM IST

'India is certainly looking more expensive than most other markets when we look at it comparatively, but at the same time, India is also a faster-growing market. So, it can well be defended,' says the Value Research CEO

How the EPFO is trying to get it right for its subscribers

Dec 31, 2025, 07:34 PM IST

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has been working on several initiatives over the last few years to ensure a smoother experience for its subscribers. It is now taking that a step further with its next set of reforms.

EPFO’s EES-2025 offers employers one-time chance to regularise past EPF non-compliance

Dec 20, 2025, 05:25 PM IST

The facility applies to employees who were left out of EPF coverage between July 1, 2017, and October 31, 2025. By opening a time-bound window, EPFO aims to encourage voluntary compliance and reduce disputes arising from delayed or missed enrolments.

Employers get six months to regularise EPF omissions without full penalties

Dec 19, 2025, 04:08 PM IST

The Ministry of Labour and Employment introduces EES 2025, enabling employers to enrol workers left out of EPF between July 2017 and October 2025, with reduced penalties and a focus on formalising social security coverage.

Big EPFO changes: Withdraw PF via ATM & UPI by March 2026, says labour minister

Dec 18, 2025, 06:52 PM IST

Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that EPFO subscribers will soon be able to withdraw their provident fund directly through ATMs and UPI, eliminating lengthy paperwork. He said the new digital withdrawal options are expected to be rolled out before March 2026. The move aims to make EPF access faster, simpler and more member-friendly.

EPS-95 pension hike: Is the government planning to raise the minimum pension amount?

Dec 02, 2025, 01:42 PM IST

EPS 1995 operates as a Defined Contribution–Defined Benefit social security scheme. The pension fund is financed through an employer contribution of 8.33% of wages and a central government contribution of 1.16% on wages up to Rs 15,000 per month. Benefits are disbursed from the accumulated corpus, which, as per the actuarial valuation dated March 31, 2019, reflects a deficit.

EPFO may raise wage ceiling to Rs 25,000, bringing over 1 crore more workers into pension cover

Nov 20, 2025, 07:54 PM IST

Under the present rules, only employees earning up to Rs 15,000 in basic pay must be brought under EPF and EPS. Those earning even marginally above this can opt out, and employers are not obligated to register them

EPFO’s new withdrawal rules aim to strike a fine balance between flexibility and social security

Nov 12, 2025, 03:05 PM IST

Central PF Commissioner says aim of recent reforms is to do away with manual interventions, discretion, unnecessary or redundant processes; officers free to focus on claim settlement, other issues.

Pensioners' Life Certificate 2025: Here's how to submit Jeevan Pramaan Patra online, offline by Nov 30

Nov 06, 2025, 06:15 PM IST

With the annual life certificate deadline set for 30 November 2025, the government is driving a nationwide campaign to simplify the process for India’s pensioners. Digital, doorstep, and in-person options have been expanded, focusing especially on the needs of older pensioners, including those above 80 and 90, ensuring wider access to essential benefits.

Big boost for workers: Wage ceiling for Provident Fund coverage may rise to Rs 25,000 under EPFO reform plan

Oct 28, 2025, 09:36 PM IST

Currently, employees earning up to Rs 15,000 per month in basic pay are mandatorily covered under EPF and EPS, while those earning above this limit can opt out.