News for 'PF'

Reliance, ICICI to manage Rs 60,000 crore coal PF Fund

Reliance, ICICI to manage Rs 60,000 crore coal PF Fund

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Reliance Capital Asset Management Company (RCAM) and ICICI Securities Primary Dealership have been selected to manage Rs 60,000 crore (Rs 600 billion) provident fund corpus of coal industry workers.

Cheers! EPFO subscribers will now get mutual fund units

Cheers! EPFO subscribers will now get mutual fund units

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

'A subscriber will know exactly how much of his money is in debt and how much in equity.'

How these changes will impact your savings and salaries in FY22

How these changes will impact your savings and salaries in FY22

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

From taxation of EPF contributions to new wage code, life won't be the same in FY22.

Why the Indian middle-class need to pay more tax

Why the Indian middle-class need to pay more tax

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

When the state is unable to provide adequately for the bottom half of the population, should it be giving tax benefits to the well-off?

ASK ANU: My child and I can't take this emotional abuse'

ASK ANU: My child and I can't take this emotional abuse'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Accused in PF scam found dead in jail

Accused in PF scam found dead in jail

Rediff.com17 Oct 2009

43-year-old Ashutosh Astana, who has been in jail since his arrest in January last year, was found unconscious in this cell at around 1400 hrs , Jail Superintendent V K Singh told PTI. "He was sweating a lot and was rushed to the district MMG government hospital but doctors there declared him brought dead," Singh said, adding the exact reason of his death is yet to be ascertained.

Decision on PF rate on Dec 7

Decision on PF rate on Dec 7

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

The EPF board will meet on Wednesday to take a firm view on the interest rate for its 4 crore (40 million) subscribers during 2005-06, even as trade unions are demanding Prime Minister's intervention to retain 9.5 per cent.

'MF Guru, I know I messed a bit'

'MF Guru, I know I messed a bit'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

PF withdrawal? Not till you are 58!

PF withdrawal? Not till you are 58!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

The argument put forth is that withdrawals from a long-term investment avenue leave investors with a lower corpus on retirement.

EPFO comes of age: Enters stock market, embraces technology

EPFO comes of age: Enters stock market, embraces technology

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

EFPO launched a number of new facilities this year.

This is why lenders reject your loan application

This is why lenders reject your loan application

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Harshal Chandorkar of CIBIL answered queries on credit report and in an online chat with Get Ahead readers on october 28.

Can my company hold back my PF?

Can my company hold back my PF?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

Govt to pay 8.75% interest on PF for 2014-15

Govt to pay 8.75% interest on PF for 2014-15

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Over five crore provident fund subscribers governed by the EPFO will get 8.75 per cent interest on their deposits for the current fiscal.

Will your PF be invested in stocks?

Will your PF be invested in stocks?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2005

In a bid to earn higher return for its 40 million subscribers, the country's biggest provident fund EPFO is exploring the possibility of investing a small portion of its assets in equities.

PF a must for expats working in India

PF a must for expats working in India

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

Expatriates working in India and some Indians working abroad for an Indian employer are required to make mandatory contributions to the Indian government's statutory provident fund.

Recipe: Beetroot Kalakand

Recipe: Beetroot Kalakand

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

You must try these easy recipes from Bethica Das in Sharjah.

Big relief for 10 lakh PF subscribers

Big relief for 10 lakh PF subscribers

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

Over 10 lakh workers who quit or lost jobs so far this fiscal got a major relief on Monday with the government taking a decision to pay 8.5 per cent interest on employees provident fund.

PF office pulls up ICAI for default

PF office pulls up ICAI for default

Rediff.com12 Aug 2004

Cut PF rate to 8%, says panel

Cut PF rate to 8%, says panel

Rediff.com29 Jun 2004

A sub-committee of the country's biggest provident fund, EPFO, is believed to have recommended slashing of interest rates to 8% for its 3 crore subscribers, even as some trade unions pitched for hiking the rate to 12%.

MF GURU: 'Annual SIPs of Rs 1.36L can return 2 cr in 7 yrs'

MF GURU: 'Annual SIPs of Rs 1.36L can return 2 cr in 7 yrs'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, will answers your queries.

Universal social security coverage to workers junked

Universal social security coverage to workers junked

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

In the latest draft of the Code on Social Security Bill, 2019, the government has decided to stick to the current thresholds for providing social security benefits to workers by industry.

Ask Anil: 'Will I be in tax trouble if...'

Ask Anil: 'Will I be in tax trouble if...'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

EPFO tightens deduction loophole

EPFO tightens deduction loophole

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

It wants PF to be calculated on all other allowances made by employer under sundry heads.

Gilts take the shine off PFs

Gilts take the shine off PFs

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

Verma to make public major PF defaulters

Verma to make public major PF defaulters

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

The Union Labour Minister Sahib Singh Verma said on Friday that he would soon make public the names and other details of the major provident fund defaulters.

EPFO trustees may decide interest rate soon

EPFO trustees may decide interest rate soon

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Retirement fund body EPFO's apex decision making body Central Board of Trustees (CBT) is likely to decide rate of interest on PF deposits for 2012-13 in its meeting scheduled on January 15.

Labour ministry rules out PF rate cut

Labour ministry rules out PF rate cut

Rediff.com13 Feb 2003

The government on Thursday ruled out any cut in interest rates on Employees' Provident Fund this fiscal from the present 9.5 per cent, but said it would be reviewed only next fiscal based on the surplus position, Labour Minister Sahib Singh Verma

Row over PF net for informal sector

Row over PF net for informal sector

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

Yes, you can withdraw from your PF, PPF account

Yes, you can withdraw from your PF, PPF account

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

While it is suggested that withdrawals and loans against long-term instruments are not the wisest steps, if you really need to do so, here are a few options. . .

EPFO to announce interest on deposits; expected to be over 8.5%

EPFO to announce interest on deposits; expected to be over 8.5%

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

The EPFO is likely to decide soon the rate of interest on PF deposits for 2013-14, which is expected to be over 8.5 per cent.

5% PF not to be invested in stocks

5% PF not to be invested in stocks

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

The EPF Board on Saturday failed to clinch the contentious issue of interest rate for the current fiscal for its four crore subscribers and rejected finance ministry's proposal to invest 5 per cent of the EPF money in the equity market.

'Investing PF in market will have positive impact'

'Investing PF in market will have positive impact'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

Welcoming the move, the Capstocks MD V Rajendran said the move would prove beneficial for the bourses in the long term, and will aid the economy to ensure a steady flow of funds into the stock markets.

Govt rejects global hunger ranking after India fares poorly

Govt rejects global hunger ranking after India fares poorly

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Reacting sharply to the Global Hunger Report 2021, the Women and Child Development Ministry said it is 'shocking' to find that it has lowered the rank of India on the basis of FAO estimate on proportion of undernourished population which is found to be 'devoid of ground reality and facts, and suffers from serious methodological issues'.

ASK HR GURU: My boss steals my ideas

ASK HR GURU: My boss steals my ideas

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Withdraw provident fund only for medical emergency

Withdraw provident fund only for medical emergency

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

While govt has decided to maintain status quo, don't use the money for house, marriage or education

EPFO may cut interest on PF deposits to 8.6%

EPFO may cut interest on PF deposits to 8.6%

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

Retirement fund body EPFO may lower the interest rate on deposits to 8.6 per cent for over 4.7 crore (47 million) subscribers for 2011-12 to match it with the rate of public provident fund (PPF) scheme.