Don't make these mistakes if you are planning for retirement

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 10:02

If you are planning for your retirement, it is advisable that you keep the following things in mind and don't make these mistakes.

EPFO reviews online PF withdrawal plan after SC ruling

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 14:18

Retirement fund body EPFO has decided to re-examine its plan to launch online PF withdrawal facility for its subscribers having Aadhaar enabled PF and bank accounts, in the backdrop of apex court ruling.

EPFO to invest nearly $800 million in stocks in 2015-16

Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2015, 17:23

India`s state pension fund plans to buy nearly $800 million in stocks this fiscal year, its commissioner said on Thursday, below expectations and signalling a cautious stance towards the first equity investments in its 64-year history.

EPFO to invest around Rs 410 crore in ETFs every month

Last Updated: Monday, July 27, 2015, 13:52

Retirement fund body EPFO has decided to invest around Rs 410 crore in exchange trade funds (ETF) every month during the current fiscal.

EPFO allows small firms to pay dues by cheques and drafts

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 22:12

Giving a breather to small firms, retirement fund body EPFO has allowed employers whose statutory contribution is less than Rs 1 lakh to make payment through bank drafts, banker's cheques and local cheques till September this year.

EPFO makes UAN mandatory for all employers under its purview

Last Updated: Monday, June 22, 2015, 16:25

Retirement fund body EPFO today notified an order to make Universal Account Number (UAN) mandatory for all employers covered under the Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952.

EPFO settles 10.53 lakh PF claims in May

Last Updated: Friday, June 5, 2015, 22:10

Retirement fund body EPFO settled 10.53 lakh claims like PF withdrawals in May, of which 86 percent were disposed of within 10 days of receipt of application.

Workers may get to choose between EPF and NPS for pension

Last Updated: Sunday, April 19, 2015, 12:05

The proposal is part of the bill to make comprehensive amendments to the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952.

EPFO updates 15.54 crore PF accounts for 2014-15 on April 1

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 13:47

Retirement fund body has achieved another milestone in the process of digitising its operations by updating 15.54 crore PF accounts for 2014-15 in a day.

EPFO trustees to appoint new fund managers on March 31

Last Updated: Friday, March 20, 2015, 21:11

Retirement fund body EPFO is likely to appoint fund managers for a three-year term starting April 1 at its trustees' meet scheduled on March 31.

EPFO sets up expert group to consider housing scheme

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 11:58

Over 70 percent EPFO subscribers' basic wages are less than Rs 15,000 per month.

EPFO's online PF withdrawal facility to take more time

Last Updated: Sunday, March 15, 2015, 11:10

After the launch of this facility, subscribers will be able to apply online for withdrawal of the provident fund which will be transferred directly to their bank accounts.