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EPFO News

25 Apr 2025

15.43 Lakh New Workers Enrolled For Benefits Under ESI Scheme In February

23,526 new establishments have been brought under the social security ambit of the ESI Scheme in the month of February, 2025.

25 Apr 2025

Manual Verification Not Required For Withdrawal UpTo Rs 5L For EPFO Subscriber

EPFO subscribers will soon be able to withdraw upto Rs 5 lakh under auto-settlement limit for advance claims (ASAC) without requiring manual verification.

21 Apr 2025

EPFO Reports 16.1 Lakh New Members In February 2025, Female Subscribers Cross

Approximately 13.18 lakh members, who had exited earlier, rejoined the EPFO in February 2025. This figure depicts a significant 11.85 per cent year-over-year growth compared to February 2024.

Employees' Provident Fund Organization

21 Apr 2025

EPFO Adds 16.10 Lakh Net Members During February 2025

The year-on-year analysis reveals a growth of 3.99% in net payroll additions compared to February 2024.

21 Apr 2025

PF Withdrawal Via ATM, Free ESIC Treatment & More: 5 Major Changes In EPFO 3.0

The EPFO Version 3.0 is set to enhance services for over 9 crore beneficiaries. Here are 5 changes in the EPFO set to launch by May or June.

Kerala High court

21 Apr 2025

Big Win For EPFO Pensioners! Check Kerala High Court Ruling On Higher Pension

In a landmark judgement, the Kerala HC had said that the retirement fund body can't deny higher pension to EPF pensioner solely on the ground that the contributions were made in bulk and not on a monthly basis.

11 Apr 2025

Chances Of PF Claim Rejection To Become Much Lesser Now; EPFO Takes THESE Step

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has in the recent months taken several initiatives to make life easier for PF subscribers.

10 Apr 2025

New Aadhaar Face Authentication Based UAN Activation Process: 7 Things To Know

Members who already have a UAN but have not yet activated, can now easily activate their UAN through the UMANG App.

09 Apr 2025

How To Activate UAN Using Aadhaar Face Authentication Via UMANG App

Members who already have a UAN but have not yet activated, can now easily activate their UAN through the UMANG App.

08 Apr 2025

EPFO To Allow UAN Activation For Employees Through Face Authentication Tech

EPFO has started using Face Authentication Technology (FAT) to generate and activate Universal Account Number (UAN). With this, crores of members will now get contactless, secure and completely digital services.

08 Apr 2025

EPFO Order 2025: Pay Past Contributions Of Employees By An Employer Through DD

EPFO added that an undertaking from the employer should be obtained for verification of beneficiaries in case a claim arises.

08 Apr 2025

Complete List Of 32 Banks Empanelled For Collection Of EPFO Contributions

Here Are The Complete List Of 32 Banks That Are Empanelled For Collection Of EPFO Contributions (list in alphabetical order)

07 Apr 2025

EPFO Online Claim: How Can Members Change Already-Seeded Bank A/c?

EPFO has recently made two changes in its claim settlement rule -- 1. Removal of Requirement to Upload Image of Cheque Leaf / Attested Bank Passbook and 2. Removal of Requirement of Employer Approval for Seeding Bank Account Details with Universal Account Number (UAN).

06 Apr 2025

Worried About Losing Your Pension? EPFO Updates PF Withdrawal Rules

EPFO Pension Withdrawal Rules: To withdraw your pension contribution smoothly, taxpayers must have the following documents—address proof, bank statement, two revenue stamps, and a valid ID. Notably, online claims take about 3–4 days to process, while offline requests may take 10–20 days.

05 Apr 2025

EPFO Claim Settlement Process Becomes Easier; Check Timeline And New Changes

EPFO Claim Settlement Period: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has simplified the claim process for EPF members and employers by introducing two key changes. These updates are designed to accelerate claim settlements for nearly eight crore members and ensure a more seamless experience for both employees and employers. From FY 2014-15 and 2024-25 (till March 7, 2025), the number of EPFO member accounts increased from 11.78 crore to nearly 32.56 crore, according to the minister.

03 Apr 2025

EPFO Withdrawal: Bank A/c Employer Verification No More Required

EPFO has taken two major decisions for claim settlement that include removal of Requirement to Upload Image of Cheque Leaf / Attested Bank Passbook and removal of Employer Approval Requirement for Seeding Bank Account Details with UAN.

02 Apr 2025

EPF Interest Rate History: Did You Know When EPFO Offered 12% Interest?

EPF Interest Rate History: EPFO is likely to increase the auto-settlement of advance claims (ASAC) limit, raising it five times from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. EPFO has retained the provident fund interest rate (8.25%) for the FY 2024-25. The Employees' Provident Fund was established with the enactment of the Employees' Provident Funds Ordinance on November 15, 1951, which was later replaced by the Employees' Provident Funds Act, 1952. Let's have a quick look on the history of the employees' provident fund interest rates.

01 Apr 2025

EPFO Empanels 15 More Banks For Direct Payment Of Collections

The EPFO, one of the largest social security organisations in the world and has collected over Rs. 3.41 lakh crore in contributions remitted by employers through 1.25 crore electronic challan cum returns till 20th March 2025.

01 Apr 2025

PF Withdrawal Through UPI, Auto Settlement Limit To Be Raised To Rs 5 Lakh

According to sources, Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment had approved the proposal to enhance the limit from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh in the 113th meeting of Executive Committee (EC) of Central Board of Trustees (CBT), held last week.

31 Mar 2025

Centre Set To Increase Limit For Auto Settlement Of PF Withdrawal; Details

Auto Settlement Of PF Withdrawal Online: EPFO achieved a record high of 2.16 crore auto-claim settlements as of March 6, 2025, during the current financial year, up from 89.52 lakh in 2023-24.

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