PF and Labour Updates

Recent updates to EPF rules and labour codes in India are expected to impact employees and employers. The key updates include:
- New EPF rules for withdrawals and nominations, with existing members continuing under the EPF Scheme 2026 without fresh enrolment or migration.
- The labour code now requires employers to pay salaries by the 7th of the following month, with the Code expected to establish a uniform wage payment system across India's labour market.
- The GPF interest rate for Q2 of 2026-27 has been announced at 7.1%, applicable from July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
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Some key points to note:
- The EPF interest rate for 2026 is yet to be announced.
- The labour code implementation is still awaiting formal notification.
- The Merchant Shipping Act 2025 has strengthened the seafarer safety framework amid emerging maritime security risks.