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EPFO retains 8.25 pc interest rate on employees’ provident fund...

March 2, 2026

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has retained the interest rate on employees' provident fund deposits at 8.25% for the financial year 2025-26, marking the second consecutive year at this rate. This decision stems from a meeting of the Central Board of Trustees and reflects stable portfolio returns and a surplus cushion.

EPFO retains 8.25 pc interest rate on employees’ provident fund...

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EPFO fixed the interest rate at 8.25% for 2025-26.
The rate has been retained for the second consecutive year.
In 2024, the interest rate was increased to 8.25% from 8.15% in 2022-23.
The rate was lowered to 8.10% in March 2022, a four-decade low.
The decision followed a meeting of EPFO's Central Board of Trustees.

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EPFO retains 8.25 pc interest rate on employees’ provident fund...

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