EPF wage ceiling raised to Rs 25,000
The provident fund wage ceiling has been raised from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000, bringing employees with statutory wages up to Rs 25,000 under mandatory coverage. The change may increase PF contributions…
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EPF interest stops three years after retirement, EPFO says
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) stops crediting interest to an EPF account three years after a member retires at 58, news.abplive.com reports, citing EPFO's FAQ. After this period, the account becomes…
Platform workers can start NPS with Rs 99 contribution
Livemint reports that PFRDA has introduced the NPS e-shramik model for platform workers, allowing contributions starting at Rs 99. The scheme, detailed in a circular dated 29 October 2025, lets gig workers…
EPF interest above Rs 2.5 lakh contribution limit may be taxed
Interest on EPF contributions is not always tax-free for high contributors, Mint reports. If an employee’s combined annual contributions, including the employer’s 12% share and any VPF contribution, exceed Rs 2.5 lakh,…
