INCOME TAX14 Sept 2026
EPFO data: Gen Z employees generate 79% of new UANs in FY26; women account for 28%
EPFO's latest data shows young workers are driving India's formal job growth. Gen Z employees generated 79% of new UANs — that's the Universal Account Number for your PF — in FY26, while women made up 28%. The report also found about 59% of new EPFO subscribers in 2024-25 were aged 18 to 25. If you hire young staff, set up their PF correctly.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Gen Z employees generated 79 per cent of new UANs (Universal Account Numbers) in FY26, as per EPFO data.
- Women accounted for 28 per cent of the new UANs generated in FY26.
- Nearly 59 per cent of new EPFO subscribers in 2024-25 were aged between 18 and 25.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you run a business and hire young employees, review whether their EPF registration and monthly PF contributions are being filed on time, and confirm your process with a qualified professional.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
TaxQue News Desk
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