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EPFO adds 1.6 mn net subscribers in November 2022: Labour Ministry

Retirement fund body EPFO added 16.26 lakh subscribers on a net basis in November 2022, which is 16.5 per cent higher compared to a year ago, the labour ministry said on Friday. The provisional payroll data of Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) released on Friday by the ministry highlighted that the EPFO has added 16.26 lakh net members in the month of November 2022. The data indicate a 25.67 per cent increase in net additions compared to the previous month in October 2022, a labour ministry statement said. Of the total 16.26 lakh members added during the month, around 8.99 lakh new members came under the ambit of EPFO for the first time thus, showing that new members joining EPFO has increased by 1.71 lakh, from 7.28 lakh in October 2022. Among the new members, the highest enrolment is registered in the age-group of 18-21 years with 2.77 lakh members, followed by age-group of 22-25 years with 2.32 lakh members. The age group of 18-25 years constitutes 56.60 per cent of

EPFO adds 1.6 mn net subscribers in November 2022: Labour Ministry
Updated On : 20 Jan 2023 | 7:18 PM IST

Fresh formal job creation fell for third straight month, show EPFO numbers

New EPFO subscribers dipped by a sharp 26% in October, from the level a month ago

Fresh formal job creation fell for third straight month, show EPFO numbers
Updated On : 20 Dec 2022 | 11:24 PM IST

EPFO coverage to be expanded to 100 mn subscribers: Bhupender Yadav

Union Labour Minister Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday said retirement fund body EPFO's coverage will be expanded to 10 crore subscribers from the existing level of 6.5 crore. At a function to mark the 70th foundation day of the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), Yadav said, "EPFO social security schemes ambit will be expanded. It will be increased from 6.5 crore subscribers to 10 crore." He also launched the EPFO Vision 2047 document. According to him, it is the biggest responsibility of the EPFO to reduce its litigations and increase the coverage. "We have subsumed 29 labour laws into four broad codes. These codes provide for expansion of social security schemes, including EPFO," the minister said. This rationalisation and simplification of laws will minimize litigations and bring in ease of doing business. The minister expressed happiness over the way EPFO has grown in the years gone by and the way it is managing its huge corpus of savings of the members. As per a statem

EPFO coverage to be expanded to 100 mn subscribers: Bhupender Yadav
Updated On : 01 Nov 2022 | 6:57 PM IST

How to check pension status on EPFO portal: Here's a step-by-step guide

Any EPF pensioner can get the PPO number using either the bank account number or PF number

How to check pension status on EPFO portal: Here's a step-by-step guide
Updated On : 27 Oct 2022 | 6:04 PM IST

Manufacturing states see dip in net new EPF subscriptions in August

Net payroll additions, which are calculated taking into account new additions, number of exits, and return of old subscribers, has grown only slightly from 1,652,818 in July to 1,694,211 in August.

Manufacturing states see dip in net new EPF subscriptions in August
Updated On : 26 Oct 2022 | 10:27 PM IST

EPFO adds 1.69 mn new subscribers in August, a 14.4% rise YoY

Retirement fund body EPFO net added 16.94 lakh new subscribers in August 2022, registering a 14.4 per cent rise as compared to the year-ago period, according to official data. The provisional payroll data of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) released on Thursday highlighted that of the total 16.94 lakh members added during August 2022, around 9.87 lakh have come under the ambit of the EPFO for the first time. Out of the 9.87 lakh new members added, approximately 58.32 per cent are from the age-group of 18-25 years. This age-group signifies a crucial stage for an individual's potential in terms of earning capacity and joining organised workforce in large numbers following their education. The data showed that during the month, approximately 7.07 lakh net members exited but rejoined EPFO by changing their jobs within the establishments covered by the EPFO and opted to transfer their funds from previous PF account to the current account instead of submitting claims for

EPFO adds 1.69 mn new subscribers in August, a 14.4% rise YoY
Updated On : 20 Oct 2022 | 7:06 PM IST

EPFO sees over 1 million new subscribers for fourth straight month

Though fresh additions slip sequentially in July, women enrolment at a record high

EPFO sees over 1 million new subscribers for fourth straight month
Updated On : 21 Sep 2022 | 12:33 AM IST

EPFO adds 1.8 mn subscribers in July, posts 24% YoY rise, shows data

Retirement fund body EPFO added 18.23 lakh new subscribers in July 2022, registering a 24.48 per cent rise as compared to the year-ago period, according to official data. The provisional payroll data of Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) released on Tuesday highlighted that of the total new members added in July, around 10.58 lakh members have come under the social security cover of EPFO for the first time, a labour ministry statement said. The data of new members joining EPFO has shown a growing trend since April 2022, it said. Out of 10.58 lakh new members added, approximately 57.69 per cent are in the age group of 18-25 years. This shows that first-time job seekers are joining the organised sector workforce in large numbers following their education and new jobs in the organised sector are largely going to the youth of the country. During the month, around 4.07 lakh members exited from the ambit of EPFO and 11.72 lakh members exited and rejoined EPFO. These members ha

EPFO adds 1.8 mn subscribers in July, posts 24% YoY rise, shows data
Updated On : 20 Sep 2022 | 7:55 PM IST

EPFO adds over a million new subscribers in June for 3rd month in a row

New EPF subscribers increased marginally to 10,54,261 in June from 10,07,441 in May 2022 and 10,09,689 in April, according to data published by the National Statistical Office

EPFO adds over a million new subscribers in June for 3rd month in a row
Updated On : 26 Aug 2022 | 6:02 AM IST

EPFO witnesses 43% YoY rise in net subscribers; adds 1.83 mn in June

Retirement fund body EPFO added 18.36 lakh new subscribers in June 2022, registering 43 per cent rise as compared to the year-ago period, according to an official data. The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) had added 12.83 lakh net new subscribers in June 2021, the data showed. The provisional payroll data of EPFO released on Saturday highlights that the organisation added 18.36 lakh net members in June 2022, a labour ministry statement said. In June this year, the net member addition increased by 9.21 per cent as compared to May 2022. Out of the total 18.36 lakh members added during the month, around 10.54 lakh new members have been covered under EPF & MP Act, 1952 for the first time. New members joining has shown a growing trend since April 2022. Approximately 7.82 lakh net members exited but rejoined EPFO by changing their jobs within the establishments covered by EPFO and opted to transfer their funds from previous PF account to the current account instead of ...

EPFO witnesses 43% YoY rise in net subscribers; adds 1.83 mn in June
Updated On : 20 Aug 2022 | 11:09 PM IST

EPFO adds 1.41 million subscribers in February, 14% increase from last year

According to the statement, the month-on-month comparison of payroll data reflects a slight increase of 31,826 net subscriber addition in February, 2022 compared to January, 2022

EPFO adds 1.41 million subscribers in February, 14% increase from last year
Updated On : 21 Apr 2022 | 12:21 AM IST

EPFO adds 1.27 mn subscribers in October, clocks 10.2% YoY increase

The EPFO provides provident fund, pension benefits to the members on their retirement and family pension & insurance benefits to their families in case of untimely death of the member

EPFO adds 1.27 mn subscribers in October, clocks 10.2% YoY increase
Updated On : 21 Dec 2021 | 1:22 AM IST

Record 1.54 million additions to EPFO in September, shows data

There was net addition to the EPF subscription at 6.48 million in the first half of the current fiscal year, which is higher than the 6.11 million in the entire FY19

Record 1.54 million additions to EPFO in September, shows data
Updated On : 22 Nov 2021 | 2:29 AM IST

EPFO adds 1.54 mn net subscribers in Sept 2021, 895,000 are new: Govt

The EPFO is a social security organisation responsible for providing a number of social security benefits to the members

EPFO adds 1.54 mn net subscribers in Sept 2021, 895,000 are new: Govt
Updated On : 20 Nov 2021 | 6:58 PM IST

EPFO adds 1.48 million net subscribers in August

Retirement fund body EPFO net added 14.81 lakh subscribers in August 2021, reflecting a growing trend in net payroll for the first five months of this fiscal. The provisional payroll data of Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) released on Wednesday highlights that it added around 14.81 lakh net subscribers during the month of August 2021, a labour ministry statement said. The data reflects a growing trend in net payroll for the first five months of the current financial year, it added. For the month of August, the net subscriber addition increased by 12.61 per cent as compared to the previous month of July 2021. Of the total 14.81 lakh net subscribers, around 9.19 lakh members have come under the social security ambit of EPFO for the first time. Around 5.62 lakh net subscribers exited but rejoined EPFO by changing jobs within the establishments covered under the purview of the EPF & MP Act, 1952. The subscribers opted to continue their membership with EPFO by ...

EPFO adds 1.48 million net subscribers in August
Updated On : 20 Oct 2021 | 8:59 PM IST

EPFO net new enrolments grow nearly 20% to 1.2 million in February

This provides a perspective on formal sector employment amid the coronavirus pandemic.

EPFO net new enrolments grow nearly 20% to 1.2 million in February
Updated On : 21 Apr 2021 | 12:35 AM IST

EPFO closed 7.1 million EPF accounts in April-December 2020 period

This compares to 6.6 million accounts closed in the same period year ago

EPFO closed 7.1 million EPF accounts in April-December 2020 period
Updated On : 15 Mar 2021 | 5:24 PM IST

60 million EPF subscribers to get 8.5% interest rate in FY21

Development has come as a pleasant surprise since there were talks of cut in the rate

60 million EPF subscribers to get 8.5% interest rate in FY21
Updated On : 05 Mar 2021 | 1:28 AM IST

EPFO net new enrolments sees 56% rise to 1.15 million in October

This compared to 0.73 million (7.39 lakh) in the same month last year

EPFO net new enrolments sees 56% rise to 1.15 million in October
Updated On : 20 Dec 2020 | 8:13 PM IST

EPFO likely to credit 8.5% interest for 2019-20 by December in one go

In March this year, the EPFO's apex decision making body Central Board of Trustees headed by Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar had approved 8.5 per cent interest rate on EPF for 2019-20

EPFO likely to credit 8.5% interest for 2019-20 by December in one go
Updated On : 13 Dec 2020 | 11:41 AM IST