“EPFO FAT Delays Disrupt Indian Payroll and Onboarding Operations”
Introduction: A Sudden Shift with Big Consequences On August 1, 2025, India’s Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) mandated that Universal Account Number (UAN) allotment and activation occur exclusively through Aadhaar-based Facial Authentication Technology (FAT) via the UMANG app. The shift has triggered widespread EPFO FAT delays, crippling payroll and compliance for staffing firms. 2. Operational…