What are dormant EPF accounts and how EPFO’s auto-settlement plan aims to fix it

What are dormant EPF accounts and how EPFO’s auto-settlement plan aims to fix it

The issue of dormant Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) accounts is back in focus as the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) pilots an automated system to transfer unclaimed balances directly into subscribers’ Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. The first phase of the initiative will cover around 8.1 lakh inoperative accounts worth an estimated ₹5,200 crore. The move is…

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Gold import quota licences under India-UAE pact get extended till June 30

Gold import quota licences under India-UAE pact get extended till June 30

The Centre has extended the validity of tariff rate quota (TRQ) licences issued for gold imports under the India-UAE free trade agreement, offering relief to importers facing supply disruptions amid the ongoing geopolitical crisis, reported PTI.India allows quota-based duty concessions on gold imports under the TRQ mechanism as part of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement…

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IPL 2026: 'Sometimes it hurts' - Hardik Pandya admits Mumbai Indians haven’t given fans enough to cheer | Cricket News

IPL 2026: ‘Sometimes it hurts’ – Hardik Pandya admits Mumbai Indians haven’t given fans enough to cheer | Cricket News

Mumbai, Apr 29 (ANI): Mumbai Indians’ skipper Hardik Pandya bowls during the Indian Premier League 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai on Wednesday. (ANI Photo) After suffering yet another loss in IPL 2026 despite posting a mammoth 243 on the board, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya admitted that his team does…

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'He is like a teacher': Mayank Yadav reveals Bumrah’s role in injury comeback | Cricket News

‘He is like a teacher’: Mayank Yadav reveals Bumrah’s role in injury comeback | Cricket News

Mayank Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah (Agency Image) Mayank Yadav has opened up about a major shift in his approach to fitness and recovery after battling multiple injuries, admitting that he previously neglected his body before a surgery forced him to rethink everything. The 23-year-old fast bowler, who represents Lucknow Super Giants, went through a difficult…

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'Must have endured immense pain': Woman pushes daughter, 8, in front of train, tells bystanders not to save her | Bhopal News

‘Must have endured immense pain’: Woman pushes daughter, 8, in front of train, tells bystanders not to save her | Bhopal News

An eight-year-old girl is in critical condition after her mother allegedly pushed her in front of a moving train at Narmadapuram railway station BHOPAL: An eight-year-old girl battled for life after her mother allegedly pushed her in front of a moving train at Narmadapuram railway station in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday evening. The incident was…

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Chuck Norris Death: Akshay Kumar pens tribute for martial artist, actor Chuck Norris as he passes away: 'The discipline he brought, stayed with me' | Hindi Movie News

Chuck Norris Death: Akshay Kumar pens tribute for martial artist, actor Chuck Norris as he passes away: ‘The discipline he brought, stayed with me’ | Hindi Movie News

Akshay Kumar was a martial artist before he became an actor and over the years, the actor has set a benchmark in the industry when it comes to action. Not many actors do their own action scenes but Akshay left everyone shocked with the kind of action he performed in the 90s. Which is why,…

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Top Picks by Brokerages: Shriram Finance, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and others; cite value and growth in Indian Financials - Markets

Top Picks by Brokerages: Shriram Finance, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and others; cite value and growth in Indian Financials – Markets

Indian financial stocks are flashing selective opportunities despite a volatile macro backdrop, with global brokerage Morgan Stanley and domestic major Motilal Oswal Securities (MOSL) highlighting a mix of momentum, value and long-term compounding plays. While Morgan Stanley notes that NBFC stocks have corrected in 2026 after strong outperformance last year, citing higher bond yields and…

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