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The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is expected to maintain the provident fund interest rate at 8.25% for FY 2025-26, marking the third consecutive year of stability, thanks to surplus investments in safe instruments like government securities and bonds.
HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund (formerly HDFC Prudence Fund, launched Feb 1994) as India’s second-largest mutual fund by AUM (~₹1.08 lakh Cr), claiming a ₹10,000 monthly SIP from inception grew to ₹16 Cr by 2026—highlighting the power of long-term disciplined investing via rupee-cost averaging and compounding.
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in India is launching a new app that allows members to withdraw eligible provident fund (PF) amounts instantly through UPI, bypassing traditional claim processes that take days
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is considering a marginal cut in provident fund interest rates for FY 2025-26 to 8-8.20% from 8.25% in FY 2024-25. This decision aims to protect its corpus amid rising memberships under schemes like Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, with the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) meeting scheduled for early March.
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), in collaboration with India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), has introduced a free doorstep service for EPS pensioners to submit their annual Digital Life Certificates (DLCs), known as Jeevan Pramaan.
In a turbulent 2025 marked by global market swings and geopolitical tensions, HSBC Brazil Fund stood out with over 55.24% returns, making it the top performer for mutual fund investors. As an open-ended fund of funds investing in HSBC Global Investment Funds – Brazil Equity, it offered Indian investors exposure to Brazil’s booming equities.
The article examines the growth of child mutual fund plans in India, driven by long-term education savings objectives, asset expansion, and increasing investor awareness. It discusses structure, lock-in features, and top fund families, highlighting how these plans offer discipline and stability amid market fluctuations.
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) amended the Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) scheme in December 2025, raising the minimum death benefit to Rs 50,000 for dependents of members who die without 12 months of continuous service or with low PF balances.
