New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- For millions of salaried individuals, their Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) plays a key role in building long-term economic security. Over time, a routine deduction from a monthly salary can grow into a substantial retirement corpus through regular contributions and compounding.

EPF operates on a straightforward principle: consistent contributions over time compound into a substantial retirement corpus.

Adhil Shetty, CEO, Bankbazaar, explains, "EPF can become a strong retirement asset when given enough time to compound. Regular contributions create a steady base, while salary growth can increase the contribution and the eventual corpus over time. For example, at the current 8.25% interest rate, a Rs.3,000 monthly c...