Fund managers and key employees investing in their own schemes could be a comforting element for many investors, provided it is done voluntarily
With extremely weak social security net to take care of old age income security PF accumulation is crucial for financial security during retirement ye
This would be applicable to those cases where no contribution is made employers to the retirement fund
The scheme has been introduced to incentivize creation of new employment along with social security benefits and restoration of loss of employment dur
The EPFO, which has more than five crore active subscribers, manages social security funds of workers in the organised/semi-organised sector in India
The EPF account is closed for many reasons including superannuation, job loss or changing jobs
Retirement fund body Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on March 4 maintained interest rate of 8.5% for 2020-21
There is a possibility of a decision on interest rates for the FY20-21 following the CBT meeting on March 4
With the government looking to bring more people under social security net, it may take a decision on increasing the Basic pay ceiling
"There can always be a discussion on the Rs 2,5 lakh limit. I can go back and review it. But it is a matter of principle. We are only touching those w