EPFO urges establishments to enrol employees outside social security coverage
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How it spread - 16 original reports
Sat, 22 August 2026
1 report- prokerala.com06:20first to report
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Saturday urged establishments to use the Employees' Enrolment Campaign, 2026 (EEC 2026)....
Wed, 2 September 2026
1 report- freepressjournal.in08:36
EPFO has given eligible PF Trusts until December 28, 2026, to retrospectively regularise their exemption status under its one-time Amnesty scheme.
Thu, 10 September 2026
1 report- thehindubusinessline.com16:25
EPF exempted establishments can now invest in New Development Bank's rupee bonds, enhancing their investment options and supporting infrastructure projects.
Fri, 11 September 2026
1 report- Times of India10:46
A consumer court has ordered the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to pay 6 per cent annual interest to a retired employee after finding a 35-day delay in the settlement of his provident fund claim worth more than Rs 14 lakh.
Wed, 16 September 2026
1 report- Times of India09:49
The EPFO wage limit had remained unchanged between 2004 and 2014. It was raised to Rs 15,000 in September 2014. The latest decision follows the same approach of periodically updating the ceiling, with the new Rs 25,000 limit intended to account for wage growth.
Thu, 17 September 2026
1 report- Times of India10:00
The exact impact will vary depending on factors such as PF wages, previous PF and pension membership, and whether the employer currently contributes only up to the statutory ceiling or on actual wages.
Thu, 24 September 2026
1 report- Times of India11:32
For employees, however, the immediate reaction may be simple: What does this mean for me? The answer depends on an employee’s wage structure, provident fund membership status and pension coverage.
Sat, 26 September 2026
1 report- Times of India21:44
Fri, 2 October 2026
1 report- Times of India07:39
On September 17, the government increased the EPFO wage threshold from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. The revision is expected to extend mandatory coverage to more than 10 million additional workers and give another push to workforce formalisation. In the frequently asked questions released on the matter, the ministry acknowledged that the revised wage ceiling would inevitably raise employers' costs.
Wed, 14 October 2026
1 report- therakyatpost.com06:06
Budget 2027 will automatically register every Malaysian as an EPF member at 18 — but with 7.5 million existing members already inactive, the harder challenge isn't getting people into the system. It's getting them to save.
Sat, 24 October 2026
1 report- businesstoday.in14:20
The Bombay High Court has ruled that EPFO cannot reject eligible employees’ higher-pension applications under EPS-95 solely because their employer’s PF trust rules cap contributions at the statutory wage ceiling. The court has directed EPFO to process and allow the petitioners’ joint options within eight weeks.
Sun, 25 October 2026
2 reports- South China Morning Post06:06
About 1 million employees in Hong Kong will be allowed to move their entire Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) savings to a different provider once a year, starting December 21. The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority, which regulates the mandatory pension plans, said on Sunday that the “full portability” arrangement would be carried out in two phases to ensure a smooth implementation. In a blog post, authority chairwoman Ayesha Macpherson Lau said the arrangement would allow eligible...
- Times of India20:48
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation is exploring the establishment of a Rs 25,000-crore Interest Stabilisation Reserve. This reserve aims to protect members’ interest payouts from corporate bond defaults and other market fluctuations. A report suggested that the fund should be built via surplus ETF gains and will invest in government securities. Historical performance indicates that this reserve can effectively manage interest rate stability.
Sat, 31 October 2026
1 report- livemint.com09:23
Employee Provident Fund Organisation: EPF subscribers are allowed to withdraw up to 100% of their eligible provident fund balance, with certain conditions. Here are the new rules and top FAQs explained…
Sun, 8 November 2026
1 report- livemint.com15:11
Investors sometimes misunderstand the limits when making deposits in their child's public provident fund account. Here's how much each parent can invest for their child while keeping the annual contribution tax-free.
Tue, 10 November 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com12:15
EPF members now have the ability to rectify discrepancies in their account records using the newly introduced online joint declaration facility. This tool enables users to update personal information, such as names and dates of birth. Once a correction request is made, it requires verification and approval from the employer before the EPFO office finalizes the process.