EPFO considers Rs 25,000cr war chest to stabilise interest payouts
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation is exploring the establishment of a Rs 25,000-crore Interest Stabilisation Reserve. This reserve aims to protect members’ interest payouts from corporate bond defaults and other market fluctuations. A report suggested that the fund should be built via surplus ETF gains and will invest in government securities. Historical performance indicates that this reserve...
Key Takeaways
- Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation is exploring the establishment of a Rs 25,000-crore Interest Stabilisation Reserve.
- This reserve aims to protect members’ interest payouts from corporate bond defaults and other market fluctuations.
- A report suggested that the fund should be built via surplus ETF gains and will invest in government securities.
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation is exploring the establishment of a Rs 25,000-crore Interest Stabilisation Reserve. This reserve aims to protect members’ interest payouts from corporate bond defaults and other market fluctuations. A report suggested that the fund should be built via surplus ETF gains and will invest in government securities. Historical performance indicates that this reserve can effectively manage interest rate stability.
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This summary was curated from Times of India.