# Late PF deposits should not reduce members’ interest, EPFO says

2026-08-14T23:38:28+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Employers must file monthly returns and deposit employees’ Provident Fund contributions with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation by the 15th of the following month. Business Today reports that delays can disrupt the processing and crediting of dues, while also exposing employers to additional costs. The EPFO FAQ says members will receive full interest for each due month once the outstanding contribution is deposited. Employers, not employees, bear penal interest under Section 7Q and damages under Section 14B. Mint reports that the Vishwas 2026 scheme allows eligible establishments to settle certain pending damage cases at reduced rates between 29 June and 29 December 2026. EPF interest is calculated monthly, not simply on the year-end balance.

## Coverage

- livemint.com <https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/employer-deducted-pf-from-your-salary-but-did-not-deposit-it-with-epfo-here-s-whether-your-interest-will-be-affected-11786692634713.html>
- businesstoday.in <https://www.businesstoday.in/personal-finance/story/epf-interest-calculation-why-8-25-does-not-mean-you-get-8-25-of-your-year-end-balance-549296-2026-08-15?utm_source=rssfeed>
- businesstoday.in <https://www.businesstoday.in/personal-finance/story/epfo-deadline-today-employers-must-file-july-ecr-deposit-pf-contributions-by-august-15-549423-2026-08-15?utm_source=rssfeed>

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