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More than two months after EPFO retained the 8.25% interest rate for FY2025-26, subscribers are still waiting for the annual interest to be credited to their accounts.

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Who
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Central Board of Trustees (CBT), Government of India
What
More than two months after EPFO retained the 8.25% interest rate for FY2025-26, subscribers are still waiting for the annual interest to be credited to their accounts.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:21:23 GMT · 3h 27m ago
Where
India ·
Why
The interest amount is credited only after the recommendation receives formal approval from the Government of India and is officially notified, a process that involves several stages.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Millions of employees and retirees in India who contribute to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) are awaiting the crediting of their annual interest for FY2025-26, which is delayed due to administrative approval processes, though past trends suggest the update could begin reflecting between June and September.

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  1. Economics3h 27m ago
    More than two months after the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) retained the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) interest rate at 8.25% for FY2025-26, subscribers are still waiting for the annual interest to be reflected in their accounts.
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    More than two months after EPFO retained the 8.25% interest rate for FY2025-26, subscribers are still waiting for the annual interest to be credited to their accounts.
  3. Economics3h 27m ago
    EPFO subscribers are awaiting the credit of the 8.25% annual interest rate for FY2025-26 to their accounts.
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