The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) saw a significant surge in net members, adding 19.14 lakh in April 2025. This marks an impressive 31.31% jump from March 2025 and a 1.17% increase compared to April last year.
Key Highlights from April’s Data:
- New Subscribers on the Rise: Approximately 8.49 lakh new subscribers joined EPFO in April, a 12.49% increase from the previous month.
- Youth Leading the Way: The 18-25 age group continues to be a major force, contributing 4.89 lakh new subscribers, making up 57.67% of all new enrolments. This trend reinforces that young, first-time job seekers are increasingly entering the organized workforce.
- Members Rejoining: A substantial 15.77 lakh members who had previously exited EPFO coverage rejoined in April. This suggests a growing preference for transferring accumulations when switching jobs, securing long-term financial well-being.
- Increasing Female Participation: We’re seeing more women in the workforce, with 2.45 lakh new female subscribers joining in April, a 17.63% increase from March. Net female payroll additions also rose sharply by 35.24% to 3.95 lakh.
- Maharashtra Leads Payroll Additions: Maharashtra topped the charts with a 21.12% share of total payroll additions, followed by Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Telangana. Together, the top five states and union territories accounted for over 60% of net payroll additions.
- Expert Services a Major Contributor: Roughly 43.69% of net additions came from expert services, with manpower suppliers accounting for about half of this.
This data, released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, signals positive growth in employment opportunities and greater awareness of social security benefits across the workforce. The EPFO has been releasing this crucial payroll data monthly since April 2018, providing valuable insights into India’s organized sector employment.