SchemesThursday, 16 July 2026·The Hindu - National
EPFO credits 8.25% interest for FY 2025-26 to 34 crore provident fund accounts
EPFO credited FY 2025-26 provident fund interest to 34 crore accounts on 15 July 2026 at 8.25%, with over ₹1.44 lakh crore processed through CITES.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 15 July 2026, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) credited interest for FY 2025-26 to 34 crore provident fund accounts in one go, after the Union Finance Ministry approved an 8.25% rate.
Key specifics
- The interest credit covered 34 crore EPFO accounts on 15 July 2026.
- The approved EPF interest rate for FY 2025-26 was 8.25%.
- Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the amount credited was over ₹1.44 lakh crore.
- The Centralised IT Enabled Services (CITES) project was used to update the EPFO database and automate the process.
- Earlier, EPF interest credit usually took until October or November after the rate was declared.
Exam lens
Economy and social security question, EPFO, 34 crore accounts, 8.25%, ₹1.44 lakh crore, CITES, July 2026 — TNPSC may ask the rate, timing, and digital processing system.