EPFO Secures 8.25% Interest for 2024-25: A Reliable Bet for Retirement Savings

The Indian government has ratified the interest rate for the Employees' Provident Fund at 8.25% for FY 2024-25, maintaining its stability for over seven crore subscribers. This reflects a strategic decision by the EPFO to ensure higher returns on retirement savings compared to other fixed-income instruments.

Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 24-05-2025 15:21 IST | Created: 24-05-2025 15:21 IST

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The Indian government has officially approved an interest rate of 8.25% for the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) for the fiscal year 2024-25. This decision enables the retirement fund body, EPFO, to offer its over seven crore subscribers a stable return on their savings.

The endorsement from the Ministry of Finance followed the EPFO's decision on February 28 to retain the previous year's rate of 8.25%. The formal communication of this concurrence was made through the Ministry of Labour to EPFO representatives.

Despite earlier fluctuations, including a marginal increase in February 2024 from the previous year, EPFO's rate remains a highly attractive option for fixed-income investors, particularly those focusing on post-retirement growth.

(With inputs from agencies.)