EPFO pension hike: Ahead of Diwali, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is likely to discuss increasing the minimum monthly pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95) from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,500, reports suggest. If approved, this will be the first hike in 11 years since 2014. The proposal is expected to be taken up during the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) meeting scheduled in Bengaluru on October 10 and 11.

EPFO pension hike revision

With rising living costs and inflation, many employee unions have been demanding a substantial hike for years, arguing that Rs 1,000 is too little to survive on.

What to expect from the CBT meeting?

Besides the minimum pension hike, the board may also discuss investment policies, fund structures, and digital reforms. If approv

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