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Important news for EPFO employees: A major change is expected in the EPFO's PF interest rate. The EPFO's Central Board of Trustees will meet today. This meeting could lead to a significant decision regarding the interest rate. The Central Board of Trustees may recommend an interest rate of 8.2 to 8.25 percent for this year. This decision by the EPFO will benefit 31 crore account holders.

This decision is likely driven by stock market returns and bond yields. Therefore, interest rates are expected to remain largely unchanged. Last year, the interest rate was 8.25%. In 2022, the interest rate was 8.1%. This year, interest rates are expected to remain stable.

The EPFO CBT meeting will be held on March 2nd. All issues are expected to be discussed there. Last year, the stock market was under pressure, resulting in lower returns than expected. Therefore, income may decline.

The Investment Committee will meet on Monday before the CBT meeting. The interest rate will be decided there. This will then be approved by the Finance Ministry. The interest rate decided today will be credited to customer accounts. Therefore, today's decision will be crucial.

EPFO 3.0 is also likely to be discussed.

The EPFO CBT meeting is likely to discuss several other issues as well. It could also include a decision on when EPFO 3.0 will be launched. Once this system is launched, you will be able to withdraw PF funds through ATMs or UPI. This will provide relief to employees.

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