The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a small savings scheme introduced by the Indian government to encourage long-term savings and provide guaranteed returns. With tax benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961, it has become a preferred choice for retirement planning and wealth accumulation. In this article, we explore how disciplined investments …
The National Pension System (NPS) is a government-sponsored retirement savings scheme in India designed to help individuals build a pension corpus. It offers two types of accounts: Tier I Account: A mandatory account for all NPS subscribers, aimed at long-term savings with restrictions on withdrawal. Tier II Account: An optional account offering more flexibility, akin …
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has unveiled the provisional payroll data for November 2024, highlighting a notable increase in membership. During the month, EPFO recorded a net addition of 14.63 lakh members, indicating a 9.07% rise against October 2024. This growth indicates not only an expanding job market but also the effectiveness of EPFO’s …
The Employee Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for activating Universal Account Numbers (UAN) and linking Aadhaar with bank accounts to January 15, 2025. This is mandatory to avail of benefits under the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme. Initially set for November 30, 2024, the deadline was extended twice before the latest announcement. …
Hurry, it is the last day to activate the Universal Account Number (UAN) and link Aadhaar to bank accounts under the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme. EPFO has set January 15, 2025, as the last date. It is crucial for employers to prioritise UAN activation and Aadhaar linkage, especially for employees hired in the current …
The Union Cabinet approved the 8th Pay Commission last week, which is set to be implemented starting January 1, 2026. A major part of this revision is the Pay Matrix, which organises salaries based on various job levels. One important factor in this calculation is the fitment factor, which decides how much the basic pay …
The Union Government has announced the formation of the 8th Pay Commission, marking a significant step toward revising the salaries and pensions of central government employees, including armed forces personnel and pensioners. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the announcement on January 16, 2025, stating that the commission will be constituted soon, with its recommendations set …
What is the Rule of 72? The Rule of 72 is a quick and simple formula used to estimate how long it will take for an investment to double at a fixed annual rate of interest. You divide 72 by the annual interest rate (in percentage terms), and voilà, you get the approximate number of …
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, has taken a significant step towards enhancing member services by simplifying the process for updating member profiles. This initiative reflects EPFO’s commitment to ensuring data accuracy and improving ease of living for its members. Member Self-Approval for Profile Updates The revised process …
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced significant reforms to simplify the process of transferring Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) accounts. These reforms eliminate the need for routing online transfer claims through past or present employers in specified scenarios. This marks a step towards enhancing efficiency and transparency for employees switching jobs. Simplified EPF Transfers: …
