EPFO raises wage ceiling to ₹25,000, expanding provident fund coverage
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation announced on Saturday that the monthly wage ceiling for mandatory EPF contributions will rise from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000, effective September 17, 2026. The change will bring more workers into the statutory retirement savings scheme, potentially increasing their pension balances. The move also signals a broader effort to strengthen social security for employees across India.
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Who is covering this story
- Center (2): ABP Live English, Free Press Journal
Sources
- PF Insurance May Rise From Rs 7 Lakh To Rs 10.5 Lakh: What Employees Need To Know — ABP Live English (center)
- EPFO Says Higher ₹25,000 Wage Ceiling Will Expand Social Security Coverage — Free Press Journal (center)