New Delhi, March 4 -- The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Monday approved an interest rate of 8.25% on EPF deposits for 2025-26, retaining the same rate for the second consecutive year, according to an official statement.

The annual EPF interest rate takes effect after approval by the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) and ratification by the Finance Ministry. With CBT recommending 8.25%, the ministry will officially notify the interest rate, following which EPFO will credit the rate of interest to subscribers' accounts.

EPF is a government-backed retirement savings scheme in India designed for salaried employees, managed by the EPFO under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

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