The EPFO is considering increasing the minimum monthly pension under EPS-95, potentially to ₹2,500 from the current ₹1,000, aimed at improving financial security for retirees. Concurrently, the body achieved a record in 2025-26 by settling 83.1 million claims, a 38.3% increase, with 55.1 million being partial withdrawals.

The EPFO is considering increasing the minimum monthly pension under EPS-95, potentially to ₹2,500 from the current ₹1,000, aimed at improving financial security for retirees. Concurrently, the body achieved a record in 2025-26 by settling 83.1 million claims, a 38.3% increase, with 55.1 million being partial withdrawals. 

Key Updates on EPFO (2025-26):
Minimum Pension Revision: The Central Board of Trustees (CBT) is reviewing a hike, with proposals including raising the floor to ₹2,500, while some unions are demanding ₹7,500.
Record Claim Settlements:-
 In 2025-26, 83.1 million claims were settled compared to 60.1 million in 2024-25.
Auto Mode Efficiency:-
 Approximately 71.1% of advance claims were processed via auto mode within three days, enhancing efficiency.
Pension Fund Shift: A, 
12.4% rise in contributions is budgeted for 2026-27,. 
The 83.1 million claims represent a major push for digital efficiency and faster service delivery to members. 
  Would you like more details on how to calculate the potential higher pension, or perhaps a breakdown of the eligibility criteria for the minimum pension hike?
EPFO may raise a minimum pension under EPS- 95 .
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation registered a 38.3% jump in claim settlements in 2025-26 with the retirement fund body settling a record 83.1 million .

MJF Lion ER YK Sharma 

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