EPFO to Decide on EPF Interest Rate for FY26 Amid Market Uncertainty

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is expected to decide on the EPF interest rate for FY26 in its upcoming Central Board of Trustees meeting. While reports suggest a possible slight reduction from the current 8.25% to around 8.20%, some trade unions advocate maintaining the existing rate, citing healthy income surplus and government support. The final rate will depend on EPFO's investment returns amid global market volatility and will be announced after Finance Ministry approval.