It is reported that the meeting of the EPFO scheduled to be held on 14th January 2013 is expected to announce the interest rate for EPF for 2013-14. The interest for 2011-12 was 8.25% and for 2012-13 it was 8.50%. The Central Trade Unions have been demanding to increase the rate from 8.5%. It is also reported that there is justification for the increase.