The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is expanding its auto-settlement process to include final provident fund withdrawal claims, according to Ramesh Krishnamurthi, the Central Provident Fund Commissioner. This enhancement aims to expedite the transfer of funds to members' bank accounts, a significant change for the over 7 crore members of the EPFO. Currently, the auto-settlement process allows for partial or advance withdrawals up to ₹5 lakh (approximately $6,000 USD), and the completion deadline for these claims is three days from the filing date. The EPFO has successfully processed more than 3.52 crore claims through this mode as of February 2026. Additionally, the organization will automate the transfer of provident fund accounts when members switch employers, eliminating the need for manual forms. This shift is part of a broader effort to simplify procedures under the new labor codes, with plans to renotify three key EPF schemes, including the EPF Scheme 1952 and the Employees' Pension Scheme 1995, integrating lessons learned from past operations.