Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Government Approves 8.25% EPF Interest Rate for FY25
The government has approved an 8.25% interest rate for the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) for the financial year 2024-25.
This affects over 7 crore people who have EPF accounts.
The Central Board of Trustees decided on this rate in February.
The approved interest rate is the same as the previous year's.
This interest will be added to the subscribers' accounts soon.
EPF offers relatively higher returns than other fixed-income instruments, which ensures steady growth for retirement savings.
The government approved an 8.25% interest rate on EPF deposits for FY25.
Over 7 crore subscribers will benefit from the interest rate.
The Central Board of Trustees recommended the rate in February.
The interest rate will be credited to subscribers' accounts soon.
The approved rate matches the previous fiscal year's rate.
- Who
- Over 7 crore EPF subscribers
- What
- The government approved an 8.25% interest rate for EPF.
- When
- For the financial year 2024-25
- Where
- Across India.
- Why
- To provide returns on retirement savings.
- Interest Rate for FY25
- 8.25%
- Subscribers
- Over 7 crore
- CBT Recommendation
- February 28
- Interest Rate
- Same as FY24
- Benefit
- Higher returns compared to other instruments
Sources
Centre approves 8.25 per cent EPF interest rate for FY25, benefiting 7 crore subscribers
Centre approves 8.25% interest rate on employees' provident fund deposits for FY 2024–25
Government ratifies employees’ provident fund interest rate at 8.25% for FY25
Government fixes 8.25% PF interest rate for FY 2024-25
