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Time EPFO learnt to earn; paid from earnings

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) of India was set up in 1952 with the mandate of providing retirement income security to the organised labour force.

August 22, 2007

India and Vietnam: A case for substantive partnership

For nearly two decades, India and Vietnam have been managing calibrated globalisation with a fair degree of success.

June 20, 2007

Micro-pensions can serve social security

Given the scope of play, there is a strong case for regulating such schemes, too.

February 7, 2007

The pension system imperative

Sequential, but consistent, reforms over a considerable period will be needed

January 25, 2007

The pension reforms effect

The decision to notify an interim investment pattern for the Central Government’s New Pension Scheme (NPS) is a modest but long overdue welcome step.

January 23, 2007

Malaysia’s creamy layer

The Indians’ socio-economic status in Malaysia is the lowest among the three ethnic groups, with few prospects.

December 13, 2006

Social security for all, the need of the hour

While the need to expand coverage is widely felt, there is no consensus on the road to be taken.

July 10, 2006

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