The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has setted a record 8.31 crore claims during the financial year 2025-26, marking a significant rise from 6.01 crore claims processed in the previous fiscal. The data highlights a growing trend toward ease of access and faster processing for provident fund members across the country. A substantial 5.51 crore claims were related to advance or partial withdrawals, underlising the increasing reliance of subscribers on their PF savings to meet financial needs.

The Ministry of Labour and Employment stated that 1.59 Crore members were able to seed their bank accounts without seeking employer’s approval. 70.55 lakh transfer claims were auto-processed without the intervention of either the member or employer.