EPFO allows small firms to pay dues by cheques and drafts

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 23:47

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 December this year.

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.

No more revenue stamp on PF withdrawal claims

Last Updated: Friday, August 14, 2015, 17:14

Retirement fund body EPFO has done away with the mandatory requirement of affixing one rupee revenue stamp on PF withdrawal claim forms.

`EPFO may invest more in equities next year`

Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2015, 14:23

The comments come as India`s Employees` Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) said on Thursday it would invest in stocks this year for the first time.

5 key things you should know about premature PF withdrawals

Last Updated: Saturday, July 25, 2015, 10:46

The Labour Ministry will soon issue a notification in this regard to amend the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme to cap the withdrawal.

Govt set to cap premature PF withdrawals at 75%

Last Updated: Friday, July 24, 2015, 19:21

The Labour Ministry is all set to cap premature provident fund withdrawal at 75 percent of total deposits in case an EPFO subscriber goes without a job for two months.

EPFO to launch online PF withdrawal facility in 3 months

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 20:28

Retirement fund body EPFO is likely to launch the online PF withdrawals facility in next three months for the benefit of its over six crore subscribers.

Govt reduces claims settlement period by EPFO to 20 days

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 20:02

EPFO has settled 11.06 lakh claims in June, 38 percent of these were settled within 3 days and 76 percent within 10 days.

BSNL launches mobile wallet with cash withdrawal option

Last Updated: Friday, July 3, 2015, 18:57

The wallet service, Speed Pay, allows a customer to load money even if he does not have a bank account.

After Maggi, Top Ramen withdrawn from Indian market

Last Updated: Monday, June 29, 2015, 19:11

After Maggi controversy, Indo Nissin on Monday announced withdrawal of its instant noodles brand 'Top Ramen' from the Indian market on orders from central food safety regulator FSSAI.

Nestle shares down as HC refuses to stay ban on Maggi

Last Updated: Monday, June 15, 2015, 19:51

The stock ended 2.14 percent lower at Rs 5,948.65 on BSE. During the day, it fell by 3 percent to Rs 5,896. At the NSE, it slipped 2.17 percent to Rs 5,955.05.

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.