EPFO

The CBI has registered a ₹1,816.22-crore EPFO investment fraud case against Reliance Capital based on a complaint received. The FIR names Reliance Capital, Anil D. Ambani, unknown public servants, and others as accused.

EPFO CEO Ramesh Krishnamurthi stated there are no plans to re-open the higher pension window. The EPF scheme 2026 emphasizes continuity, and the Social Security Code has introduced a harmonized definition of wage, allowing the government flexibility to adjust wage ceilings.

MP Byreddy Shabari thanked the government for establishing a new ESIC office in Nandyal and requested swift staff appointments. During Lok Sabha's Zero Hour, she inquired about proposals for dedicated EPFO offices in Nandyal and their implementation timeline.

The UMANG portal's security flaws exposed user data across hundreds of services, including UAN with the EPFO, LPG cylinder booking details with a major oil marketing company, and Aadhaar numbers. The vulnerabilities allowed access to sensitive information stored across multiple services.

The EPFO has introduced the Amnesty Scheme 2026, offering a six-month period for establishments managing Provident Fund Trusts under the Income Tax Act of 1961 to regularize their compliance status.

The Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that PF interest will be credited to member accounts by July 15. Claims will undergo automated pre-validation before processing at EPFO offices.

Major financial changes involving EPFO and Aadhaar will be implemented in July 2026. The changes are linked to processes like passport and income tax return (ITR) procedures.

The EPFO's new system is experiencing technical and procedural delays affecting member services, particularly the submission of claims for deceased members and the presentation of life certificates for pensioners.