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PF interest rate reduced to 8.1%, lowest in over 40 years

PF interest rate reduced to 8.1%, lowest in over 40 years: On Saturday, the Employees' Provident Fund interest rate was reduced from 8.5 to 8.1 per cent for 2021-22. Sources in the labour ministry claim this is the lowest rate since 1977-78. Employees Provident Fund Organizations have around 5 crore members (EPFO). The decision was made in Guwahati by the EPFO's central board of trustees. An email with the board's recommendations is on its way. In 2020-21, the rate was 8.5%. The decision was taken after much resistance from t      Read More