Central
EPFCircular regarding Prompt Interest Credit @8.25% for 2025-2026 in CITES 2.01 in EPF
Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-circular-regarding-prompt-interest-credit-8-25-for-2025-2026-in-cites-2-01-in-epf) on 2026-07-09, filed under EPF. The purpose of this notification is to inform EPF subscribers and employers about the interest rate and prompt credit of interest for the year 2025-2026, ensuring compliance with the EPF Act.
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| Gazette ID | central-circular-regarding-prompt-interest-credit-8-25-for-2025-2026-in-cites-2-01-in-epf |
| Category | EPF |
Action Required
Employers and HR departments must ensure that their EPF contributions are up-to-date and accurately reflected in the CITES 2.01 system to facilitate prompt interest credit. They should also verify the interest credit in the EPF passbook of their employees.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- EPF Act
- CITES 2.01
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers and HR departments must ensure that their EPF contributions are up-to-date and accurately reflected in the CITES 2.01 system to facilitate prompt interest credit. They should also verify the interest credit in the EPF passbook of their employees. |
| Compliance Deadline |
Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to inform EPF subscribers and employers about the interest rate and prompt credit of interest for the year 2025-2026, ensuring compliance with the EPF Act.
Summary
The Central Government has issued a circular regarding the prompt interest credit of 8.25% for the year 2025-2026 in the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) scheme, which will be reflected in the CITES 2.01 system. This move aims to ensure timely credit of interest to EPF subscribers, promoting transparency and efficiency in the process.