Latest News About Epfo Interest Rate 2025-26

Direct answer: EPFO has retained the interest rate on EPF deposits at 8.25% for 2025-26.

Details:

• The CBT approved keeping the rate at 8.25% for 2025-26, the same as the previous year. This rate applies to contributions made between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026.[3]
• The government still needs to concur with the CBT decision before credits are posted to members’ accounts.[3]
• Prior reporting in early 2026 indicated discussions about potentially lowering the rate, but the CBT ultimately chose to maintain 8.25%.[2]

Context you might care about:

• EPFO’s 8.25% rate has been in place for two consecutive years (2024-25 and 2025-26) after earlier reductions in the prior decade.[1][3]
• The rate is subject to government approval, following the CBT decision.[3]

Sources:

• EPFO retains 8.25% interest for 2025-26[3]
• EPFO likely to stick to 8.25% for FY26[2]
• Related coverage and context on past rate trends[1]