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EPFO to appoint new partner agencies, change custodian after 15 years

Retirement fund body EPFO is preparing to empanel new partner agencies and appoint a fresh custodian, as it revamps investment, audit and management arrangements

New EPFO app to allow members to withdraw EPF money via UPI: Report

Subscribers of retirement fund body EPFO will be able to withdraw their employees' provident fund (EPF) directly into their bank accounts through UPI payment gateway using its newly designed mobile application to be launched in April this year, a top source said. The labour ministry is working on a project where a certain proportion of the EPF will be frozen, and a large chunk will be available for withdrawal through their bank account using Unified Payment Interface (UPI), the source told PTI. The source further informed that the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation will roll out a new mobile phone application through which the member would be able to withdraw their EPF money using UPI gateway as well as avail other services like passbook balance. Currently, the member uses either the Universal Account Number (UAN) portal or the UMANG app to access their EPF accounts and avail of their services. The source said that these services will remain available on both platforms, while t

Govt to soon decide increased EPFO, ESIC wage ceilings: Mandaviya

The labour ministry will shortly decide on raising EPFO and ESIC wage ceilings, fixing a national floor wage and increasing the minimum pension under EPS, as it targets wider social security coverage

EPFO mulls spreading equity exposure to sectoral, factor-based indices

The retirement fund manager currently invests upto 15% of its inflows into Sensex, Nifty ETFs; railways, defence stocks also on the radar

UPI-based EPF withdrawals may start by April: What changes for members

The proposed system promises quicker access to EPF money, with limits

Labour Ministry sees highest filing of grievances in 2025, shows data

The Labour Ministry accounted for the highest share of grievances filed with the Centre in 2025 till November, driven mainly by EPFO-related complaints, according to DARPG data

EPFO may employ third-party agents to resolve member grievances, queries

EPFO may empanel 'Suvidha Providers' to help members resolve grievances for a small fee, with the proposal set for approval at the CBT meeting in February

EPFO members can withdraw EPF money directly via UPI from April 1

EPFO subscribers will be able to withdraw their employees' provident fund (EPF) directly to their bank accounts through UPI payment gateway by April this year, a top source has said. The labour ministry is working on a project where a certain proportion of the EPF will be frozen, and a large chunk will be available for withdrawal through their bank account using Unified Payment Interface (UPI), the source told PTI. He explained that the subscribers will be able to see the eligible EPF balance available for transferring into their seeded bank accounts. They will be allowed to use their linked UPI pin for completing the transaction to ensure a secure transfer of money into their bank accounts. Once the money is transferred into bank accounts, the members can use the money the way they want, like making payments electronically or withdrawing through bank ATMs using debit cards. The source stated that the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is trying to resolve software glit

Govt inaugurates second regional conference on labour codes in Jaipur

The Centre inaugurated the second of six regional conferences in Jaipur to discuss rules, IT readiness and coordination with states for smooth implementation of the four Labour Codes

SC flags EPFO wage ceiling: Smaller take-home, bigger retirement pot?

Supreme Court EPFO decision: Court push may widen EPF cover, raising contributions and retirement corpus

Govt launches 2-day conference on labour codes, asks states to notify rules

This is the first of six regional conferences planned by the Central government, covering all states, Union territories and key stakeholders

2026 to bring data, policy, tax changes; labour codes, CBAM to take effect

With new GDP, CPI and IIP base years, sweeping tax reforms, GST overhaul, labour code rollout and EU's carbon tax, 2026 is set to reshape India's economic, regulatory and labour landscape

EPFO to work on returning money locked in idle accounts: Labour Minister

Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said EPFO will run a mission-mode KYC drive and roll out a digital platform to simplify claims for money stuck in idle accounts

Labour reforms get boost in 2025, 4 codes to be fully operational in 2026

After a long wait of five years, the government has set in motion the four labour codes, which will be fully operationalised in 2026 with publication of rules ensuring minimum wage and universal social security for all workers in the country. The labour ministry has also planned to bring in EPFO 3.0 version in 2026, which will ensure speedy withdrawal of employees' provident fund as well as fixation of pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme 1995 and insurance claims under Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme 1976. Talking to PTI, Union Labour & Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said 2025 has been truly transformative for India's labour and employment ecosystem, marked by reforms that place workers at the centre of governance. A defining landmark of the year was the coming into effect of the four Labour Codes from November 21, 2025, modernising and consolidating 29 labour laws into a simplified, contemporary framework, he noted. "Looking ahead to 2026, the focus will

EPFO to fix EPS contribution errors: Here's what it means for pensions

New guidelines aim to correct contribution errors and safeguard the money of subscribers

EPFO insurance: Job history gap of up to 60 days won't cut Rs 50,000 cover

New rules for Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance ensure that short employment gaps and public holidays no longer disqualify subscribers from essential benefits , providing greater financial security

Goa nightclub fire incident exposes EPFO's compliance failure: Officers

EPFOA alleges that the nightclub's EPF-registered entity, M/s Being GS Hospitality Goa Arpora LLP, never deposited provident fund dues since its coverage

EPFO disposes 99% of higher-pension cases under EPS after SC ruling

The retirement fund body EPFO has disposed of nearly 99 per cent of the applications, seeking higher contributions for getting higher pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) 1995, Parliament was informed on Monday. Minister of State for Labour & Employment Shobha Karandlaje stated in a written reply to Lok Sabha that the EPFO has taken action to implement the directions issued in the Supreme Court Judgement on November 4, 2022 in a time-bound manner. An online facility was provided and a total 17.49 lakh applications for validation of joint options were successfully submitted by pensioners/ members till last date i.e. July 11, 2023 out of which around 15.24 lakh applications were forwarded by employers to Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) till last date i.e. January 31, 2025, she informed the House. As on November 24, 2025, nearly 99 per cent of applications received in EPFO have been disposed of, she also stated. As per her reply, a total of 4,27,308 demand

EPFO pension and PF cover to self-employed, gig staff? Here's what we know

The Centre reportedly is planning to ask EPFO to design new provident fund and pension schemes for self-employed and gig workers under the Social Security Code, offering flexible contributions

EPFO union opposes posting of deputed officers to cadre restructuring panel

An officers' union of the retirement fund body EPFO has sought withdrawal of a provision which enables the appointment of officers on deputation in a newly-constituted panel set up for cadre restructuring. The EPF Officers' Association (EPFOA) has written a letter to the Central Provident Fund Commissioner (CPFC) of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation, Ramesh Krishnamurthi, seeking the removal of the deputation clause from the terms of reference (TOR) of the cadre restructuring (CR) committee constituted by the EPFO on November 25. The letter said that earlier the EPFOA had challenged the practice of appointing officers on deputation and had got a favourable judgement from the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) in 2007. Another case has also been filed by EPFOA against such improper appointment, and it is currently pending before the Punjab & Haryana High Court, it said. Despite this, whenever there is talk of cadre restructuring (CR) in EPFO, the issue of deputation is .