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Unlike with EPF, in which employees contribute 12% of their basic salary and dearness allowance (PF wages), you don’t have to pay any premium for the Employees Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) scheme.

Your EPF entitles you to ₹7 lakh life insurance. Here's what you need to know

4 min read . 02 Jun 2025

A majority portion of an employer's PF contribution is allocated to the employee pension scheme, or EPS. (AI-generated image)

PF withdrawn but no idea about EPS? You can still access it.

5 min read . 29 May 2025

EPFO introduced major reforms in 2025

EPFO rules 2025: Here are 4 key changes every EPF member should be aware of

1 min read . 23 May 2025

The Employee Provident Fund Organisation does not account VPF and EPF separately.

Voluntary Provident Fund offers high interest rates. But withdrawals are a pain.

3 min read . 14 Apr 2025

PPF news: PPF account holders will not have to pay fees for this anymore (Mint)

Good news for PPF investors! Now pay zero charges to update nominee details

2 min read . 03 Apr 2025

If you have two PPF accounts, be sure to tag one as primary. Image: Pixabay

Here's why you may want to open PPF accounts for your spouse, children & parents

2 min read . 03 Apr 2025

EPFO is likely to increase the withdrawal limit to ₹5 lakh from ₹1 lakh, as per reports.

Govt likely to increase EPFO claim limit from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh: Report

2 min read . 31 Mar 2025

The government has kept the interest rates unchanged for PPF and NSC.

Small savings schemes: Govt announces interest rates for PPF, NSC for April-June

1 min read . 28 Mar 2025

Given the difficulties subscribers face in withdrawing PF money, such a facility could not come a moment too soon.

Mint Quick Edit | Get set for UPI access to one’s provident fund

1 min read . 27 Mar 2025

EPFO claims: Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will introduce UPI integration for claims processing, aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing transaction time, said Labour and Employment Secretary Sumita Dawra

EPFO claim processing via UPI to become a reality soon? All you need to know

2 min read . 25 Mar 2025

The loan window is available only for five financial years from the end of the year in which the PPF account was opened. After this, loans are not necessary because partial withdrawals can be made.

How to withdraw funds from PPF or even close the account prematurely

4 min read . 20 Mar 2025

Before the Supreme Court order, the pensionable salary was capped at ₹15,000 per month.

Higher EPS pension: Why do employees feel shortchanged?

7 min read . 27 Feb 2025

Small saving schemes: The government has retained the interest rates for PPF, SSY, and SCSS savings schemes for the January-March quarter of the current fiscal (FY25). (Unsplash)

Interest rates on PPF, SSY, SCSS remain unchanged for January-March quarter

2 min read . 31 Dec 2024

It is unfair of the EPFO to subject retirees to prolonged uncertainty over their financial means.

The EPFO’s ATM plan is good but it must resolve its pension muddle first

3 min read . 16 Dec 2024

The EPFO order also said the salary sheet submitted by Bajaj Allianz did not correspond to its annual accounts of profits and losses. Photo: Mint

EPFO directs Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance to pay ₹121-crore default

2 min read . 30 Nov 2024

Interest earned after the last active contribution is taxable as ‘income from other sources’ at the account holder’s slab rate.

Plan to retain your Employees’ Provident Fund balance after retiring? Read this.

2 min read . 19 Nov 2024

Currently, the PPF interest rate is set at 7.10% per annum.

Planning to open a PPF account on Diwali 2024? 3 new rules that you MUST know

2 min read . 31 Oct 2024

The proportion of women among the new subscribers was 29% or 305,000 in July, which highlights a positive trend in female participation in the workforce. ( Priyanka Parashar/Mint)

Fresh formal hiring up 2.5% in July to 1.05 million, shows EPFO data

3 min read . 23 Sep 2024

PPF offers tax benefits, but irregular accounts risk earning no interest.

PPF: What are the latest changes that could impact your savings?

3 min read . 20 Sep 2024

The government clarification came forth from a small savings circular that sparked confusion among the people, the majority on platform X. (iStock)

Government clarifies recent PPF changes, urges public against misinterpretations

1 min read . 08 Sep 2024