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EPFO might invest more in equity markets

A decision in regard to that will be taken at a meeting of Central Board of Trustees and a proper risk evaluation mechanism

EPFO to consider housing scheme for members next month

Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya had earlier said govt exploring possibility for providing a suitable low-cost housing scheme for subscribers of EPF

EPFO to provide 3-yr life cover to subscribers after job loss

The maximum sum assured under the Employees' Deposit Linked Scheme will be enhanced to Rs 6 lakh

EPFO may invest over Rs 6,000 cr in equity market in 2016-17

Finance Ministry last year allowed EPFO to invest a minimum of 5% and up to 15% of its funds in equity or equity-related schemes

Govt considering low-cost housing scheme for EPFO subscribers

The proposal was to allow its subscribers to pledge their future PF contribution to buy low-cost houses

EPFO probing delay in PF contribution by Kingfisher

The retirement fund body is probing non-compliance in provident fund (PF) contribution by KFA relating to international workers

Rs 43,000 crore lies in inoperative EPF accounts: Govt

Interest would be credited to such accounts.

EPFO head challenges arrest warrant, HC to hear it tomorrow

The court, however, refrained from passing any order, saying the application for stay is not before it so the matter will be heard tomorrow

FinMin blinks on PF decision

Raises interest rate to 8.8% for this year, but advises labour ministry to create reserve fund

Govt raises EPF interest rate to 8.8% for 2015-16

Employee unions had called nationwide protests against fixing interest rates lower than 8.8% decided by the retirement fund body EPFO

EPFO investment in ETF at Rs 6,577 crore: Jayant Sinha

MoS Finance Jayant Sinha said that the govt is aware of the risks of more investment from the EPFO in the stock market

EPFO, LIC buy one-sixth of India's power debt

EPFO bought UDAY bonds worth Rs 11,848 cr while LIC bought bonds worth Rs 4,300 cr

Govt cuts EPF interest rates

Finance ministry overrules trustees, settles for 8.7% interest

EPFO to launch system for discouraging premature withdrawals

The retirement fund body plans to launch 'One Employee One EPF Account' system on May 1

Unions had agreed to PF curbs

Ministry says 'taken aback' by their volte face

Govt rolls back PF withdrawal norms

According to EPFO rules, 12 per cent of an employee's salary goes as contribution to PF along with a matching contribution from the employer

Centre aborts PF curbs after workers' rage

Bengaluru sees violence during garment sector labourers' rally

Bengaluru garment workers riot over PF norms, burn three buses

Traffic jams across the city as garment workers protest new PF proposal that allows full withdrawal only at age of 58

EPFO puts on hold new PF withdrawal norms till July 31

The announcement comes in the midst of protest by labour unions in several parts of the country

PF norms eased: Withdrawal allowed for housing, medical, education and marriage of children

The EPFO has brought in norms that exclude subscribers falling in certain categories