EPFO Good News : The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has given a big relief to the PF account holders this time. For those who have invested in EPF (Employees Provident Fund), there is good news that the 8.25% interest on EPF in 2024-25 has been transferred to 96% of the accounts so far.
EPFO Good News
The biggest thing this time was that within just two weeks of getting approval from the government, the interest amount was deposited in the accounts of crores of employees. Usually this process used to go on for months, but this time the work has been done at a record speed.
Every year EPFO pays interest to its members on their PF balance. This year EPFO fixed 8.25% interest and as soon as it got official approval, the process of interest transfer was started.
The special thing was that this time this work was done more quickly and transparently than ever before. If your PF account is under EPFO, then check your PF balance immediately. It is possible that the interest amount has also come to your account.
How to check PF balance
With UMANG App – Download UMANG app and go to EPFO section and click on ‘View Passbook’.
By logging in EPFO portal – Go to https://www.epfindia.gov.in and log in with ‘Member Passbook’ option.
Through SMS from mobile – Type “EPFOHO UAN” from registered mobile number and send it to 7738299899.
With Missed Call Alert – Give a missed call to 9966044425 from registered mobile number.
EPF Interest Credited at Record Speed
In the last few years, the process of interest transfer used to be very late. Many times account holders had to wait for months. But this time due to the quick action of the government and EPFO, this work has been done very fast. This has not only increased the confidence of the people, but lakhs of employees have also got financial benefits on time.
Earlier, on 22 May 2025, the central government had approved increasing the interest rate for EPF to 8.25% per annum.
EPFO Good News
EPFO started working on it immediately after the announcement of increasing the interest amount on the PF of the employees and started updating the PF accounts from the night of 6 June.
As of 8 July, interest has been credited in 32.39 crore EPF accounts (96.51% of the total).
Now only 0.1 percent of the institutions have to transfer the interest amount to their accounts, in which interest is expected to come by this week.
How to check your EPF interest?
- Go to the official website of EPFO epfindia.gov.in.
- Click on ‘View Passbook’.
- Login by entering your UAN and password.
- View your account details and check the interest credited.
How Much You Earn from EPFO Interest in 2025
The interest on EPF money is a major part of your savings from your income.
An EPF balance of Rs 5 lakh at the rate of 8.25 percent earns an annual interest of Rs 41,250, which is more than the interest on any bank fixed deposit.
This amount of interest on PF is tax-free, meaning you do not have to pay any tax on this amount of interest.
Post Office NSC Scheme 2025 : Invest Today and Get ₹40 Lakh in 2030 – Safe & Secure
Double Your Money with This Post Office Scheme – Know How It Works
