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"inline-block"; } </script><div class="btfContent btfCommonContent"><div class="btfCommonFullContent"><span id="loadLess" class="loadLess">EPS stands for Employees’ Pension Scheme. It is a social security scheme provided by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). All employees who are eligible to contribute to EPF are eligible for EPS.As ...</span><button onclick="loadFunction()" id="btnloadmore" class="loadMoreBtn">Read More</button><span style="text-align:left;" id="loadMore" class="loadMore">EPS stands for Employees’ Pension Scheme. It is a social security scheme provided by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). All employees who are eligible to contribute to EPF are eligible for EPS.<br><br>As per current laws, an employee contributes 12 per cent of his/her monthly salary (basic plus dearness allowance) to his/her EPF account and the employer matches this contribution. Out of the employer's contribution, 8.33 per cent is contributed to EPS account subject to a maximum of Rs 1,250 per month. The remaining 3.67 per cent along with the employee's own contribution goes into the EPF account. The 8.33 per cent contribution by employer to EPS is made on a monthly salary of up to Rs 15,000 which calculates to a maximum of Rs 1250 (8.33 per cent of Rs 15,000). <br><br>The Member ID of the EPF account acts as the EPS account as well. Your EPF, as well as, EPS contributions are deposited under the same Member ID.<br><br><br><i><b>*Disclaimer Statement:</b> This content is authored by an external agency. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Please take all steps necessary to ascertain that any information and content provided is correct, updated and verified. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein.</i></span></div></div><section id="headNews"><h2>EPFO Pension</h2><p class="test">EPS stands for Employees’ Pension Scheme. It is a social security scheme provided by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). All employees who are eligible to contribute to EPF are eligible for EPS.As per current laws, an employee contributes 12 per cent of his/her monthly salary (basic plus dearness allowance) to his/her EPF account and the employer matches this contribution. Out of the employer's contribution, 8.33 per cent is contributed to EPS account subject to a maximum of Rs 1,250 per month. The remaining 3.67 per cent along with the employee's own contribution goes into the EPF account. The 8.33 per cent contribution by employer to EPS is made on a monthly salary of up to Rs 15,000 which calculates to a maximum of Rs 1250 (8.33 per cent of Rs 15,000). The Member ID of the EPF account acts as the EPS account as well. Your EPF, as well as, EPS contributions are deposited under the same Member ID.</p><span class="downArrow"></span><div class="clr"></div></section><div class="clrwh"></div><div class="clrwh"></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid117945407"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/epfo-pension-scheme-govt-confirms-higher-pension-to-22000-members-heres-how-to-check-yours/articleshow/117945407.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" fetchpriority="high" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-117945407,width-160,height-120,imgsize-2749293,resizemode-75/news/economy/policy/epfo-pension-scheme-govt-confirms-higher-pension-to-22000-members-heres-how-to-check-yours.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/epfo-pension-scheme-govt-confirms-higher-pension-to-22000-members-heres-how-to-check-yours/articleshow/117945407.cms" data-conttype="0">EPFO Pension Scheme: Govt confirms higher pension to 22,000 members. Here’s how to check yours</a></h3><p>EPFO has issued 21,885 pension payment orders and asked 1.65 lakh members to deposit additional amount for higher pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme 1995. 17.48 lakh applications were submitted for higher pension. The process is based on the Supreme Court's decision from November 2022. Deadlines for employers to forward applications have been extended multiple times.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid116993128"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/budget-2025-from-hike-in-epfo-pension-to-rs-5000-to-constitution-of-pay-panel-what-trade-unions-want-from-nirmala-sitharaman/articleshow/116993128.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-116993128,width-160,height-120,imgsize-41082,resizemode-75/news/economy/policy/budget-2025-from-hike-in-epfo-pension-to-rs-5000-to-constitution-of-pay-panel-what-trade-unions-want-from-nirmala-sitharaman.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/budget-2025-from-hike-in-epfo-pension-to-rs-5000-to-constitution-of-pay-panel-what-trade-unions-want-from-nirmala-sitharaman/articleshow/116993128.cms" data-conttype="0">Budget 2025: From hike in EPFO pension to Rs 5,000 to constitution of pay panel- what trade unions want from Nirmala Sitharaman</a></h3><p>Union Budget 2025: Trade Unions urged for a hike in minimum EPFO pension to Rs 5,000 per month, the establishment of the 8th Pay Commission, and higher taxes on the super-rich in the 2025-26 Budget. They also called for higher income tax exemption limits and social security for gig workers and agricultural laborers, and advocated the restoration of the old pension scheme.</p></div></div><div id="div-gpt-ad-1632384257839-0" class="adsbg300 clr" style="min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;text-align:center;margin:0 auto 30px" data-adsSlot="ET_Personal_Finance/ET_Personal_Finance_Home/ET_ROS_PFN_MID_1" data-size="[300, 250]" data-oop="0" data-loc="All"></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid116369383"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/over-17-4-lakh-opted-for-higher-pension-on-higher-contribution-under-eps-95-parl-told/articleshow/116369383.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-116369383,width-160,height-120,imgsize-2662631,resizemode-75/news/india/over-17-4-lakh-opted-for-higher-pension-on-higher-contribution-under-eps-95-parl-told.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/over-17-4-lakh-opted-for-higher-pension-on-higher-contribution-under-eps-95-parl-told/articleshow/116369383.cms" data-conttype="0">Over 17.4 lakh opted for higher pension on higher contribution under EPS-95, Parliament told</a></h3><p>Over 1.7 million Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) members have applied to base their pension contributions on their full salary, following a Supreme Court ruling. The court allowed existing employees to opt for a higher pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid101134685"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/epfo-extends-deadline-to-apply-for-higher-eps-pension/articleshow/101134685.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-101134685,width-160,height-120,imgsize-38100,resizemode-75/wealth/invest/epfo-extends-deadline-to-apply-for-higher-eps-pension.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/epfo-extends-deadline-to-apply-for-higher-eps-pension/articleshow/101134685.cms" data-conttype="0">EPFO extends deadline to opt for higher EPS pension; last opportunity to apply</a></h3><p>The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for the third time to apply for higher EPS from June 26, 2023 previously. The option to apply for higher EPS is available online on the member Sewa website and is available irrespective of whether the EPF account is held with the private trust or EPFO.</p></div></div><div id="div-gpt-ad-1632384283166-0" class="adsbg300 clr" style="min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;text-align:center;margin:0 auto 30px" data-adsSlot="ET_Personal_Finance/ET_Personal_Finance_Home/ET_ROS_PFN_MID_2" data-size="[300, 250]" data-oop="0" data-loc="All"></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid101590182"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/what-is-the-formula-to-calculate-eps-pension/articleshow/101590182.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-101590182,width-160,height-120,imgsize-65454,resizemode-75/wealth/invest/what-is-the-formula-to-calculate-eps-pension.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/what-is-the-formula-to-calculate-eps-pension/articleshow/101590182.cms" data-conttype="0">What is the formula to calculate EPS pension</a></h3><p>The formula to calculate pension under Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) was tweaked by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in 2014. Further, the EPFO has released a circular clarifying the method of pension computation for those who opt for higher EPS pension. Read on to know the formula for EPS pension calculation.</p></div></div><div class="colombia colombiaAd eachStory" data-section="0" data-position="1" data-slot="129001" id="div-clmb-ctn-129001-1"></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid98415770"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/higher-pension-8897-beneficiaries-have-applied-online-says-epfo/articleshow/98415770.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-98415770,width-160,height-120,imgsize-38878,resizemode-75/news/india/higher-pension-8897-beneficiaries-have-applied-online-says-epfo.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/higher-pension-8897-beneficiaries-have-applied-online-says-epfo/articleshow/98415770.cms" data-conttype="0">Higher pension: 8,897 beneficiaries have applied online, says EPFO</a></h3><p>Further, it has received 91,258 online applications from retired EPS members (prior to September 1, 2014 and whose options were not considered at that time) as on March 4. The EPFO, however, closed the option of online application for such retired EPS members on March 4, 2023.</p></div></div><div id="div-gpt-ad-1632384307902-0" class="adsbg300 clr" style="min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;text-align:center;margin:0 auto 30px" data-adsSlot="ET_Personal_Finance/ET_Personal_Finance_Home/ET_ROS_PFN_MID_3" data-size="[300, 250]" data-oop="0" data-loc="All"></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid98323232"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/how-eligible-employees-can-apply-for-higher-pension-under-eps-on-epfo-portal-a-step-by-step-guide/articleshow/98323232.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-98323232,width-160,height-120,imgsize-428238,resizemode-75/wealth/invest/how-eligible-employees-can-apply-for-higher-pension-under-eps-on-epfo-portal-a-step-by-step-guide.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/how-eligible-employees-can-apply-for-higher-pension-under-eps-on-epfo-portal-a-step-by-step-guide/articleshow/98323232.cms" data-conttype="0">How eligible employees can apply for higher pension under EPS on EPFO portal: A step-by-step guide</a></h3><p>Employees Provident Fund Organisation has activated the link on the Member e-Sewa portal for the eligible EPF members to submit their application for higher pension under Employees' Pension Scheme. Here is a step by step guide on how to submit application for higher pension under EPS on the EPFO portal.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid98116472"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/save/epfo-opens-window-for-higher-pension-under-eps-for-eligible-employees-read-the-full-guidelines-here/articleshow/98116472.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-98116472,width-160,height-120,imgsize-434287,resizemode-75/wealth/save/epfo-opens-window-for-higher-pension-under-eps-for-eligible-employees-read-the-full-guidelines-here.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/save/epfo-opens-window-for-higher-pension-under-eps-for-eligible-employees-read-the-full-guidelines-here/articleshow/98116472.cms" data-conttype="0">EPFO circular on higher pension under EPS; read the full guidelines here</a></h3><p>EPFO issued a circular on February 20, 2023, with guidelines on how eligible employees who missed out on opting for a higher pension under the EPS can now apply for it. Here is the circular issued by EPFO on February 20,2023</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid98094376"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/epfo-issues-guidelines-for-higher-pension-in-eps-95/articleshow/98094376.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-98094376,width-160,height-120,imgsize-411275,resizemode-75/wealth/invest/epfo-issues-guidelines-for-higher-pension-in-eps-95.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/epfo-issues-guidelines-for-higher-pension-in-eps-95/articleshow/98094376.cms" data-conttype="0">EPFO issues guidelines for higher pension from EPS: Know where, how to apply</a></h3><p>The EPFO on February 20 released a circular providing guidelines how eligible employees can apply for higher pension under the Employees Provident Scheme (EPS). The last date to apply for higher pension is March 3, 2023 as mandated by the Supreme Court judgement.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid96605080"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/epfo-issues-circular-on-higher-pension-clarifies-which-employees-are-eligible-and-how-to-apply/articleshow/96605080.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-96605080,width-160,height-120,imgsize-495515,resizemode-75/wealth/invest/epfo-issues-circular-on-higher-pension-clarifies-which-employees-are-eligible-and-how-to-apply.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/epfo-issues-circular-on-higher-pension-clarifies-which-employees-are-eligible-and-how-to-apply/articleshow/96605080.cms" data-conttype="0">EPFO issues circular on higher pension, clarifies which employees are eligible and how to apply</a></h3><p>The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued a circular on December 29, 2022 on who can get higher pension and the process to apply for higher pension. The new circular is issued to comply with the instructions issued by the Supreme Court in its jdugement dated November 4, 2022.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid93319887"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/save/how-to-check-pension-status-on-epfo-portal/articleshow/93319887.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-93319887,width-160,height-120,imgsize-424463,resizemode-75/wealth/save/how-to-check-pension-status-on-epfo-portal.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/save/how-to-check-pension-status-on-epfo-portal/articleshow/93319887.cms" data-conttype="0">How to check pension status on EPFO portal</a></h3><p>When an EPF subscriber retires, he will be assigned a Pension Payment Order (PPO), a 12-digit number assigned to each pensioner covered by the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS). You can check your EPF pension status on the EPFO’s pensioner’s portal.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid89700166"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/epfo-mulling-new-pension-scheme-for-formal-workers-getting-over-rs-15k-basic-wage/articleshow/89700166.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-89700166,width-160,height-120,imgsize-791863,resizemode-75/news/economy/finance/epfo-mulling-new-pension-scheme-for-formal-workers-getting-over-rs-15k-basic-wage.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/epfo-mulling-new-pension-scheme-for-formal-workers-getting-over-rs-15k-basic-wage/articleshow/89700166.cms" data-conttype="0">EPFO mulling new pension scheme for formal workers getting over Rs 15K basic wage</a></h3><p>At present, all those employees in the organised sector whose basic wage (basic pay plus dearness allowance) is up to Rs 15,000 per month at the time of joining service are mandatorily covered under EPS-95.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid80166305"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/to-keep-epfo-viable-officials-give-house-panel-radical-idea/articleshow/80166305.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-80166305,width-160,height-120,imgsize-480059,resizemode-75/news/economy/policy/to-keep-epfo-viable-officials-give-house-panel-radical-idea.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/to-keep-epfo-viable-officials-give-house-panel-radical-idea/articleshow/80166305.cms" data-conttype="0">To keep EPFO viable, officials give House panel radical idea</a></h3><p>Sources said officials told the panel that EPFO had over 23 lakh pensioners drawing Rs 1,000 per month even when their contributions to the fund corpus had been less than a fourth of the benefits they were drawing. They also said this would be unviable for the government to support in the long run, unless a system of “defined contributions” was put in place.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid79464328"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/epfo-extends-deadline-to-submit-life-certificate-by-pensioners-till-february-28/articleshow/79464328.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-79464328,width-160,height-120,imgsize-163704,resizemode-75/news/economy/policy/epfo-extends-deadline-to-submit-life-certificate-by-pensioners-till-february-28.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/epfo-extends-deadline-to-submit-life-certificate-by-pensioners-till-february-28/articleshow/79464328.cms" data-conttype="0">EPFO extends deadline to submit life certificate by pensioners till February 28</a></h3><p>"In view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the vulnerability of elderly population to coronavirus, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the time limit up to 28th February 2021 for submission of Life Certificate (Jeevan Pramaan Patra-JPP) in respect of the Pensioners drawing pension under EPS 1995 (Employees' Pension Scheme-1995) and whose Life certificate is due in any month till February 28, 2021," a labour ministry statement said.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid68462737"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-pensioners-to-get-pension-calculation-statement-move-aimed-at-reducing-grievances/articleshow/68462737.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-68462737,width-160,height-120,imgsize-92090,resizemode-75/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-pensioners-to-get-pension-calculation-statement-move-aimed-at-reducing-grievances.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-pensioners-to-get-pension-calculation-statement-move-aimed-at-reducing-grievances/articleshow/68462737.cms" data-conttype="0">EPFO pensioners to get pension calculation statement: Move aimed at reducing grievances</a></h3><p>This would lead to greater transparency and enable the pensioners to detect errors in calculation, if any and get them corrected faster.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid61762618"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/row-as-epfo-denies-higher-pension-to-all/articleshow/61762618.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-61762618,width-160,height-120,imgsize-44884,resizemode-75/wealth/personal-finance-news/row-as-epfo-denies-higher-pension-to-all.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/row-as-epfo-denies-higher-pension-to-all/articleshow/61762618.cms" data-conttype="0">Row as EPFO denies higher pension to all</a></h3><p>After the SC order, the EPFO agreed to give pension on full salary to all the members. But later, it decided to give benefit to Un-Exempt Organisations only.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid59668199"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/epfo-directs-field-offices-to-settle-pension-on-retirement-day-bandaru-dattatreya/articleshow/59668199.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-59668199,width-160,height-120,imgsize-42383,resizemode-75/news/economy/policy/epfo-directs-field-offices-to-settle-pension-on-retirement-day-bandaru-dattatreya.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/epfo-directs-field-offices-to-settle-pension-on-retirement-day-bandaru-dattatreya/articleshow/59668199.cms" data-conttype="0">EPFO directs field offices to settle pension on retirement day: Bandaru Dattatreya</a></h3><p>In June 2014, the government had decided to give pension payment order to an employee on the day of retirement itself with the aim to ensure a life of dignity for pensioners.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid55667616"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/last-date-for-epfo-pensioners-to-submit-life-certificates-is-january-15/articleshow/55667616.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-55667616,width-160,height-120,imgsize-52274,resizemode-75/wealth/personal-finance-news/last-date-for-epfo-pensioners-to-submit-life-certificates-is-january-15.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/last-date-for-epfo-pensioners-to-submit-life-certificates-is-january-15/articleshow/55667616.cms" data-conttype="0">Last date for EPFO pensioners to submit life certificates is January 15</a></h3><p>As per the practice, EPFO pensioners are required to submit their life certificate by November, failing which their pension is stopped.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid57192956"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-pensioners-can-give-digital-life-certificates-till-march-31/articleshow/57192956.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-57192956,width-160,height-120,imgsize-35289,resizemode-75/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-pensioners-can-give-digital-life-certificates-till-march-31.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-pensioners-can-give-digital-life-certificates-till-march-31/articleshow/57192956.cms" data-conttype="0">EPFO pensioners can give digital life certificates till March 31</a></h3><p>Earlier in January, EPFO had decided to extend the date of submission through Jeevan Pramaan Patra programme to February 28.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid56628717"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-pensioners-can-give-digital-life-certificate-till-february-28/articleshow/56628717.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-56628717,width-160,height-120,imgsize-409646,resizemode-75/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-pensioners-can-give-digital-life-certificate-till-february-28.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-pensioners-can-give-digital-life-certificate-till-february-28/articleshow/56628717.cms" data-conttype="0">EPFO pensioners can give digital life certificate till February 28</a></h3><p>Earlier in November last year, the EPFO had decided to extend the last date for submission of life certificate till January 15, 2017.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid46250576"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/age-limit-under-epfo-pension-scheme-may-be-raised-to-60/articleshow/46250576.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-46250576,width-160,height-120,imgsize-38560,resizemode-75/news/economy/policy/age-limit-under-epfo-pension-scheme-may-be-raised-to-60.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/age-limit-under-epfo-pension-scheme-may-be-raised-to-60/articleshow/46250576.cms" data-conttype="0">Age limit under EPFO pension scheme may be raised to 60</a></h3><p>At present, a formal sector worker covered under the EPS-95 can make contributions towards pension scheme till the age of 58 years.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid117002238"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/budget-2025-exempt-income-tax-up-to-10-lakh-check-chinese-imports-urge-rss-unions-to-nirmala-sitharaman/articleshow/117002238.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-117002238,width-160,height-120,imgsize-61400,resizemode-75/news/economy/policy/budget-2025-exempt-income-tax-up-to-10-lakh-check-chinese-imports-urge-rss-unions-to-nirmala-sitharaman.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/budget-2025-exempt-income-tax-up-to-10-lakh-check-chinese-imports-urge-rss-unions-to-nirmala-sitharaman/articleshow/117002238.cms" data-conttype="0">Budget 2025: Exempt income-tax up to ₹10 lakh, check Chinese imports, urge RSS Unions to Nirmala Sitharaman</a></h3><p>Union Budget 2025: RSS-affiliated unions proposed several measures during their pre-budget consultations with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. They suggested raising the tax-exempt income to ₹10 lakh, expanding MGNREGA to 200 days of work, and introducing a comprehensive manufacturing policy to limit Chinese imports. They also sought a special agriculture package and other economic measures.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid116999648"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/budget-2025-plastics-manufacturers-body-seeks-pli-scheme-to-help-scale-up-global-presence/articleshow/116999648.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-116999648,width-160,height-120,imgsize-52100,resizemode-75/news/economy/policy/budget-2025-plastics-manufacturers-body-seeks-pli-scheme-to-help-scale-up-global-presence.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/budget-2025-plastics-manufacturers-body-seeks-pli-scheme-to-help-scale-up-global-presence/articleshow/116999648.cms" data-conttype="0">Budget 2025: Plastics manufacturers' body seeks PLI scheme to help scale up global presence</a></h3><p>Union Budget 2025: All-India Plastics Manufacturers' Association has urged the government to introduce a production-linked incentive scheme for the plastics sector. They also requested a reduction of GST to 'nil' for plastic waste and recycling machinery, lowering GST on recycled plastic granules, and providing subsidies for recycling equipment. This aims to increase India's share in the global plastics market.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid117049014"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/budget-2025-5-schemes-finance-minister-nirmala-sitharaman-may-top-up/articleshow/117049014.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-117049014,width-160,height-120,imgsize-1507384,resizemode-75/news/economy/policy/budget-2025-5-schemes-finance-minister-nirmala-sitharaman-may-top-up.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/budget-2025-5-schemes-finance-minister-nirmala-sitharaman-may-top-up/articleshow/117049014.cms" data-conttype="0">Budget 2025: 5 schemes Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman may top-up</a></h3><p>Budget 2025 news: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is preparing Budget 2025 while balancing fiscal prudence and addressing key voter demographics. Focus may be on enhancing PM Awas Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, PM Gram Sadak Yojana, PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, and MSME support schemes. These schemes might receive increased allocations and top-ups in the upcoming budget.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid112124443"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/epfo-adds-about-6-2-crore-members-in-the-last-6-years-sources-claim/articleshow/112124443.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-112124443,width-160,height-120,imgsize-22960,resizemode-75/news/economy/indicators/epfo-adds-about-6-2-crore-members-in-the-last-6-years-sources-claim.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/epfo-adds-about-6-2-crore-members-in-the-last-6-years-sources-claim/articleshow/112124443.cms" data-conttype="0">EPFO adds 6.2 crore members in 6 years: report</a></h3><p>Government officials have reported that the EPFO has seen a significant increase of about 6.2 crore members in the last 6 years, with 19 lakh new registrations in May 2024 alone. Discussions are underway to enhance employment opportunities by engaging with industry stakeholders. Plans include raising the minimum EPFO pension and implementing new labor laws.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid105654530"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/insure/pensioners-generate-1-15-crore-digital-life-certificates-centre/articleshow/105654530.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-105654530,width-160,height-120,imgsize-52556,resizemode-75/industry/banking/finance/insure/pensioners-generate-1-15-crore-digital-life-certificates-centre.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/insure/pensioners-generate-1-15-crore-digital-life-certificates-centre/articleshow/105654530.cms" data-conttype="0">Pensioners generate 1.15 crore digital life certificates: Centre</a></h3><p>An analysis of the age-wise generation of DLCs reveals that more than 24,000 pensioners above the age of 90 years used digital mode, the statement said. The leading states for DLC generation are Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, having generated 5.07 lakh, 4.55 lakh and 2.65 lakh DLCs, it said.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid111051361"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/change-in-eps-rule-for-calculating-lump-sum-withdrawal-amount-on-early-exit-who-benefits-who-loses/articleshow/111051361.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-111051361,width-160,height-120,imgsize-40786,resizemode-75/wealth/invest/change-in-eps-rule-for-calculating-lump-sum-withdrawal-amount-on-early-exit-who-benefits-who-loses.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/change-in-eps-rule-for-calculating-lump-sum-withdrawal-amount-on-early-exit-who-benefits-who-loses/articleshow/111051361.cms" data-conttype="0">Change in EPS rule for calculating lump sum withdrawal amount on early exit: Who benefits, who loses?</a></h3><p>Pension amount in EPS: The government via notification dated June 14, 2024 has revised the table used for calculating lump sum withdrawal amount. A member of Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) can withdraw lump sum amount if he/she exit the scheme before completion of 10 years. Read on to know who gains and who loses from the new pension scheme rule.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid96891304"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/startups/dpiit-organises-workshop-on-funds-for-startups/articleshow/96891304.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-96891304,width-160,height-120,imgsize-444709,resizemode-75/tech/startups/dpiit-organises-workshop-on-funds-for-startups.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/startups/dpiit-organises-workshop-on-funds-for-startups/articleshow/96891304.cms" data-conttype="0">DPIIT organises workshop on funds for startups</a></h3><p>The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Secretary Anurag Jain chaired the workshop, which was organised as part of the Startup India Innovation Week 2023, which kickstarted here.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid101539581"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/can-eps-95-family-pensioners-apply-for-higher-pension/articleshow/101539581.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-101539581,width-160,height-120,imgsize-65226,resizemode-75/wealth/invest/can-eps-95-family-pensioners-apply-for-higher-pension.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/can-eps-95-family-pensioners-apply-for-higher-pension/articleshow/101539581.cms" data-conttype="0">Can EPS-95 family pensioners apply for higher pension?</a></h3><p>The Supreme Court has allowed certain employees to apply for higher pension from Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS). However, it may happen that an individual is receiving family pension from EPS. Can he or she apply for higher EPS pension now? Read on to know more about whether family pensioner can apply or not</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid101941796"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/eps-95-pensioners-to-go-on-hunger-strike-on-thursday-demand-rs-7500-minimum-monthly-pension/articleshow/101941796.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-101941796,width-160,height-120,imgsize-114796,resizemode-75/news/india/eps-95-pensioners-to-go-on-hunger-strike-on-thursday-demand-rs-7500-minimum-monthly-pension.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/eps-95-pensioners-to-go-on-hunger-strike-on-thursday-demand-rs-7500-minimum-monthly-pension/articleshow/101941796.cms" data-conttype="0">EPS-95 pensioners to go on hunger strike on Thursday, demand Rs 7,500 minimum monthly pension</a></h3><p>Pensioners body EPS-95 National Agitation Committee on Wednesday said its members across the country and in the national capital will go on hunger strike on Thursday to press for their demand of Rs 7,500 minimum monthly pension. Presently, the pensioners under the Employees' Pension Scheme 1995 (EPS-95) run by Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) have a minimum monthly pension (entitlement) of Rs 1,000 which was introduced in September 2014.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid93243764"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/epfo-defers-equity-investment-cap-hike/articleshow/93243764.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-93243764,width-160,height-120,imgsize-33534,resizemode-75/news/economy/finance/epfo-defers-equity-investment-cap-hike.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/epfo-defers-equity-investment-cap-hike/articleshow/93243764.cms" data-conttype="0">EPFO defers equity investment cap hike</a></h3><p>The CBT approved face authentication technology for digital life certificates, cleared a new central payment system for pensioners, and proposed a detailed legal framework to minimise litigation, they said.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid109519353"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/expert-view/investing-in-passive-funds-keep-it-simple-and-dont-overthink-pratik-oswal/articleshow/109519353.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-109519353,width-160,height-120,imgsize-17594,resizemode-75/markets/expert-view/investing-in-passive-funds-keep-it-simple-and-dont-overthink-pratik-oswal.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/expert-view/investing-in-passive-funds-keep-it-simple-and-dont-overthink-pratik-oswal/articleshow/109519353.cms" data-conttype="0">Investing in passive funds? Keep it simple and don’t overthink: Pratik Oswal</a></h3><p>Pratik Oswal emphasizes simplicity in passive funds like ETFs and index funds, suggesting investing without overthinking. He highlights the dominance of Nifty 50 and Sensex in passive funds due to pension funds' influence. Oswal recommends keeping basics in the portfolio. He also says, small and midcaps offer a lot more stability now than they did say 5 or 10 years ago.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid90227912"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/rs-1000-minimum-monthly-pension-for-epfo-members-inadequate-says-par-panel/articleshow/90227912.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-90227912,width-160,height-120,imgsize-154370,resizemode-75/news/india/rs-1000-minimum-monthly-pension-for-epfo-members-inadequate-says-par-panel.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/rs-1000-minimum-monthly-pension-for-epfo-members-inadequate-says-par-panel/articleshow/90227912.cms" data-conttype="0">Rs 1,000 minimum monthly pension for EPFO members inadequate, says Par panel</a></h3><p>The panel said it becomes imperative on the part of the Ministry of Labour and Employment to pursue the matter with the Ministry of Finance for obtaining adequate budgetary support as recommended by the High-Empowered Monitoring Committee, besides impressing upon the EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organisation) to make an actuarial assessment of all its pension schemes so that the monthly member pension is enhanced to a reasonable extent.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid76135309"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/rs-868-crore-pension-rs-105-crore-arrears-disbursed-on-account-of-restoration-of-commuted-pension-epfo/articleshow/76135309.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-76135309,width-160,height-120,imgsize-1215150,resizemode-75/wealth/personal-finance-news/rs-868-crore-pension-rs-105-crore-arrears-disbursed-on-account-of-restoration-of-commuted-pension-epfo.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/rs-868-crore-pension-rs-105-crore-arrears-disbursed-on-account-of-restoration-of-commuted-pension-epfo/articleshow/76135309.cms" data-conttype="0">EPFO disburses Rs 868 crore of pension along with Rs 105 crore arrears for commutation</a></h3><p>The government, had, in February this year notified the restoration of full pension after 15 years of retirement for pensioners who have commuted part of their pension at the time of retirement.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid71473997"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/does-pension-from-epfo-qualify-for-standard-deduction/articleshow/71473997.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-71473997,width-160,height-120,imgsize-226656,resizemode-75/wealth/tax/does-pension-from-epfo-qualify-for-standard-deduction.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/does-pension-from-epfo-qualify-for-standard-deduction/articleshow/71473997.cms" data-conttype="0">Does pension from EPFO qualify for standard deduction?</a></h3><p>"The pension received from EPFO is taxable under the head salary and it will qualify for the standard deduction. "</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid74280859"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/save/govt-notifies-higher-pension-for-6-3-lakh-eps-pensioners-who-opted-for-commutation/articleshow/74280859.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-74280859,width-160,height-120,imgsize-92090,resizemode-75/wealth/save/govt-notifies-higher-pension-for-6-3-lakh-eps-pensioners-who-opted-for-commutation.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/save/govt-notifies-higher-pension-for-6-3-lakh-eps-pensioners-who-opted-for-commutation/articleshow/74280859.cms" data-conttype="0">Govt notifies higher pension for 6.3 lakh EPS pensioners who opted for commutation</a></h3><p>As per EPS rules, an EPFO member who retired before Sept 26, 2008, could get maximum one-third of his/her pension as lump-sum i.e. commuted pension and remaining two-thirds was paid as monthly pension to an employee for his/her lifetime.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid57796818"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/epfo-to-discuss-making-epf-optional-for-apparel-workers/articleshow/57796818.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-57796818,width-160,height-120,imgsize-56661,resizemode-75/news/economy/policy/epfo-to-discuss-making-epf-optional-for-apparel-workers.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/epfo-to-discuss-making-epf-optional-for-apparel-workers/articleshow/57796818.cms" data-conttype="0">EPFO to discuss making EPF optional for apparel workers</a></h3><p>Earlier last year in June, the Centre has brought a package for the textile and apparel sector which was later extended to made-ups also in December 2016.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid67319342"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-may-give-subscribers-option-to-increase-stock-investments-in-new-year/articleshow/67319342.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-67319342,width-160,height-120,imgsize-18278,resizemode-75/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-may-give-subscribers-option-to-increase-stock-investments-in-new-year.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-may-give-subscribers-option-to-increase-stock-investments-in-new-year/articleshow/67319342.cms" data-conttype="0">EPFO may give subscribers option to increase stock investments in new year</a></h3><p>The EPFO is developing a software that will show savings in cash and ETF components separately.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid57112250"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/posts-offices-can-do-employment-registration-issue-digital-life-certificates/articleshow/57112250.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-57112250,width-160,height-120,imgsize-229001,resizemode-75/jobs/posts-offices-can-do-employment-registration-issue-digital-life-certificates.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/posts-offices-can-do-employment-registration-issue-digital-life-certificates/articleshow/57112250.cms" data-conttype="0">Posts offices can do employment registration, issue digital life certificates</a></h3><p>Bandaru Dattatreya said the NDA government at Centre was determined to provide employment for as many as five crore youths by 2020.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid46330160"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-mulls-medical-benefits-for-its-pensioners/articleshow/46330160.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-46330160,width-160,height-120,imgsize-73819,resizemode-75/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-mulls-medical-benefits-for-its-pensioners.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-mulls-medical-benefits-for-its-pensioners/articleshow/46330160.cms" data-conttype="0">EPFO mulls medical benefits for its pensioners</a></h3><p>It was suggested that the surplus in Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance scheme could be used for extending medical benefits through ESIC.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid55093021"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-joins-csc-network-pensioners-can-now-submit-digital-life-certificates-via-csc-networking-points/articleshow/55093021.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-55093021,width-160,height-120,imgsize-84469,resizemode-75/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-joins-csc-network-pensioners-can-now-submit-digital-life-certificates-via-csc-networking-points.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-joins-csc-network-pensioners-can-now-submit-digital-life-certificates-via-csc-networking-points/articleshow/55093021.cms" data-conttype="0">EPFO joins CSC network; pensioners can now submit digital life certificates via CSC networking points</a></h3><p>The move will also help pensioners living in remote areas who now don't have to travel to the EPF offices or banks to file paper-based life certificate.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid74225311"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/expert-view/will-go-public-in-next-15-18-months-says-sbi-mutual-fund-ceo/articleshow/74225311.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-74225311,width-160,height-120,imgsize-5330,resizemode-75/markets/expert-view/will-go-public-in-next-15-18-months-says-sbi-mutual-fund-ceo.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/expert-view/will-go-public-in-next-15-18-months-says-sbi-mutual-fund-ceo/articleshow/74225311.cms" data-conttype="0">Will go public in next 15-18 months, says SBI Mutual Fund CEO</a></h3><p>Ashwani Bhatia of SBI Mutual Fund, says the ongoing market rally is very concentrated, but that does not make the role of active fund managers any less meaningful.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid15569744"><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-considering-minimum-pension-of-rs-1000/articleshow/15569744.cms" data-conttype="0">EPFO considering minimum pension of Rs 1,000</a></h3><p>Subscribers of the retirement fund body EPFO may soon get a minimum monthly pension of Rs 1,000 after superannuation, if a proposal in this regard is cleared by the Finance Ministry.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid57918546"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-defers-decision-to-hike-investments-in-etfs-to-15/articleshow/57918546.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-57918546,width-160,height-120,imgsize-39294,resizemode-75/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-defers-decision-to-hike-investments-in-etfs-to-15.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-defers-decision-to-hike-investments-in-etfs-to-15/articleshow/57918546.cms" data-conttype="0">EPFO defers decision to hike investments in ETFs to 15%</a></h3><p>EPFO's trustees today deferred the discussion on the proposal to increase investments in ETFs to 15%, from the current 10% of investible deposits, in 2017-18.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid57204892"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-extends-deadline-for-submitting-aadhaar-till-march-31/articleshow/57204892.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-57204892,width-160,height-120,imgsize-65020,resizemode-75/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-extends-deadline-for-submitting-aadhaar-till-march-31.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-extends-deadline-for-submitting-aadhaar-till-march-31/articleshow/57204892.cms" data-conttype="0">EPFO extends deadline for submitting Aadhaar till March 31</a></h3><p>EPFO had made mandatory for subscribers to submit the number for continuing the benefits under its scheme earlier in January.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid43898534"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/d-v-sadananda-gowda-launches-rs-1000-minimum-monthly-pension-scheme-in-gujarat/articleshow/43898534.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-43898534,width-160,height-120,imgsize-84776,resizemode-75/wealth/personal-finance-news/d-v-sadananda-gowda-launches-rs-1000-minimum-monthly-pension-scheme-in-gujarat.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/d-v-sadananda-gowda-launches-rs-1000-minimum-monthly-pension-scheme-in-gujarat/articleshow/43898534.cms" data-conttype="0">D V Sadananda Gowda launches Rs 1000 minimum monthly pension scheme in Gujarat</a></h3><p>On the occasion, Gowda mentioned various public welfare initiatives taken by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid45388445"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-launches-online-pf-transfer-facility-for-pf-trusts/articleshow/45388445.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-45388445,width-160,height-120,imgsize-178335,resizemode-75/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-launches-online-pf-transfer-facility-for-pf-trusts.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-launches-online-pf-transfer-facility-for-pf-trusts/articleshow/45388445.cms" data-conttype="0">EPFO launches online PF transfer facility for PF trusts</a></h3><p>Provident fund accounts with privately held PF trusts can now be transferred online to accounts maintained by the retirement fund body EPFO.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid48870110"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/employees-provident-fund-organisation-may-allow-pledging-pf-contributions-to-buy-low-cost-house/articleshow/48870110.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-48870110,width-160,height-120,imgsize-36486,resizemode-75/wealth/personal-finance-news/employees-provident-fund-organisation-may-allow-pledging-pf-contributions-to-buy-low-cost-house.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/employees-provident-fund-organisation-may-allow-pledging-pf-contributions-to-buy-low-cost-house/articleshow/48870110.cms" data-conttype="0">Employees' Provident Fund Organisation may allow pledging PF contributions to buy low-cost house</a></h3><p>There will be tripartite agreement with member, bank/housing agency and EPFO for pledging future PF contributions as EMI payment</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid54354147"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/bjp-plans-rs-2-lakh-crore-construction-projects-in-up-ahead-of-polls/articleshow/54354147.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-54354147,width-160,height-120,imgsize-826105,resizemode-75/news/politics-and-nation/bjp-plans-rs-2-lakh-crore-construction-projects-in-up-ahead-of-polls.jpg" 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href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/mf/mf-news/rcams-assets-under-management-rises-by-rs-7000-cr-in-april-june/articleshow/21119610.cms" data-conttype="0">RCAM's assets under management rises by Rs 7,000 cr in April-June</a></h3><p>RCAM said its AUM have increased by Rs 7,000 crore in the April-June period 2013, taking the total to Rs 1.80 lakh crore.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid11193075"><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/decision-fixing-minimum-pension-to-rs-1000-for-epf-to-be-considered-govt/articleshow/11193075.cms" data-conttype="0">Decision fixing minimum pension to Rs 1,000 for EPF to be considered: Govt</a></h3><p>Government said a decision on fixing the minimum pension amount to Rs 1,000 per month for its EPF subscribers will be considered.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid46877449"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/unions-fume-over-suspension-of-rs1000-minimum-monthly-pension/articleshow/46877449.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-46877449,width-160,height-120,imgsize-50781,resizemode-75/news/politics-and-nation/unions-fume-over-suspension-of-rs1000-minimum-monthly-pension.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/unions-fume-over-suspension-of-rs1000-minimum-monthly-pension/articleshow/46877449.cms" data-conttype="0">Unions fume over suspension of Rs1,000 minimum monthly pension</a></h3><p>"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has himself announced the Rs 1000 minimum monthly pension.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid7208458"><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/bonds/10-year-benchmark-expected-to-stay-range-bound/articleshow/7208458.cms" data-conttype="0">10-year benchmark expected to stay range bound</a></h3><p>It is the start of the new fortnight, and therefore, call markets should remain easy. Quarter end government spending is expected to keep liquidity in check.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid11993569"><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/employees-employers-differ-on-rs-1000-pension-in-epf-scheme/articleshow/11993569.cms" data-conttype="0">Employees, employers differ on Rs 1,000 pension in EPF scheme</a></h3><p>"We have decided to form a committee to suggest modalities for implementing the proposal. The committee will give its report within a month," Mallikarjun Kharge said.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid11978608"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-may-fix-minimum-pension-at-rs-1000-per-month-tomorrow/articleshow/11978608.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-11978608,width-160,height-120,imgsize-25011,resizemode-75/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-may-fix-minimum-pension-at-rs-1000-per-month-tomorrow.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-may-fix-minimum-pension-at-rs-1000-per-month-tomorrow/articleshow/11978608.cms" data-conttype="0">EPFO may fix minimum pension at Rs 1,000 per month tomorrow</a></h3><p>Retirement fund body EPFO could take a final call on fixing the minimum pension for its subscribers at Rs 1,000 per month.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid11672055"><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-may-fix-minimum-pension-at-rs-1000-at-feb-22-meeting/articleshow/11672055.cms" data-conttype="0">EPFO may fix minimum pension at Rs 1,000 at Feb 22 meeting</a></h3><p>EPFO is likely to fix the minimum pension for its subscribers at Rs 1,000 per month at the scheduled meeting the Central Board of Trustees.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid21726761"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/hike-contribution-to-ensure-rs-1000-minimum-pension-epfo-to-government/articleshow/21726761.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-21726761,width-160,height-120,imgsize-67917,resizemode-75/wealth/personal-finance-news/hike-contribution-to-ensure-rs-1000-minimum-pension-epfo-to-government.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/hike-contribution-to-ensure-rs-1000-minimum-pension-epfo-to-government/articleshow/21726761.cms" data-conttype="0">Hike contribution to ensure Rs 1,000 minimum pension: EPFO to Government</a></h3><p>In the present scenario, Central Government contributes 1.16 per cent of workers' basic wages (basic pay plus dearness allowance), towards EPS-95 fund.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid11991987"><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-defers-decision-on-fixing-minimum-pension-at-rs-1000/articleshow/11991987.cms" data-conttype="0">EPFO defers decision on fixing minimum pension at Rs 1,000</a></h3><p>Retirement fund body EPFO today deferred a decision on raising the minimum monthly pension to Rs 1,000 for its subscribes.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid10979261"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-may-fix-minimum-pension-for-members-at-rs-1000-per-month/articleshow/10979261.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-10979261,width-160,height-120,imgsize-27283,resizemode-75/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-may-fix-minimum-pension-for-members-at-rs-1000-per-month.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/epfo-may-fix-minimum-pension-for-members-at-rs-1000-per-month/articleshow/10979261.cms" data-conttype="0">EPFO may fix minimum pension for members at Rs 1,000 per month</a></h3><p>The hike in contribution will be over-and-above the 8.33 per cent contributed by employers toward the pension account of employees.</p></div></div><div><div class="eachStory" id="sid65316018"><span href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/bonds/banks-need-more-than-just-a-regulatory-nudge-for-developing-a-vibrant-corporate-bond-market/articleshow/65316018.cms" data-conttype="0"><span class="imgContainer"><img width="160" height="120" loading="lazy" src="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-65316018,width-160,height-120,imgsize-44442,resizemode-75/markets/bonds/banks-need-more-than-just-a-regulatory-nudge-for-developing-a-vibrant-corporate-bond-market.jpg" alt=""></span></span><h3><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/bonds/banks-need-more-than-just-a-regulatory-nudge-for-developing-a-vibrant-corporate-bond-market/articleshow/65316018.cms" data-conttype="0">Time to bond with the best and expand debt market</a></h3><p>World over firms have relied on bond sales to fund projects. 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