EPFO retains 8.25% interest rate on employees’ provident fund deposits for 2025-26
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Why in news
The EPFO's Central Board of Trustees (CBT) decided to retain the interest rate on employees' provident fund (EPF) deposits at 8.25% for the financial year 2025-26.
Background
The Central Board of Trustees (CBT) is the apex decision-making body of the EPFO. The interest rate of 8.25% will be sent to the Ministry of Finance for concurrence before being credited to over seven crore subscribers.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyEPFO: Employees' Provident Fund Organisation
- FactInterest rate fixed at 8.25% for the period 2025-26
- FactTotal number of EPF subscribers exceeds seven crore
- BodyCBT: Central Board of Trustees is the apex decision-making body of EPFO
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the Employees' Provident Fund in ensuring social security for the organized workforce in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Social security gap: Limited coverage of informal sector workers despite robust EPF framework
- Fiscal oversight: Role of Ministry of Finance in ensuring actuarial balance of provident fund returns
Keywords: Social Security · Provident Fund · Interest Rate · Organized Sector · Financial Inclusion
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