EPFO raises wage ceiling to Rs 25,000, expanding mandatory PF coverage
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From September 17, 2026, the EPFO will cover employees earning up to Rs 25,000 per month, up from Rs 15,000, requiring employers to adjust payroll systems.
- The wage ceiling increase expands mandatory EPF coverage to more workers.
- Employers must update payroll and compliance systems to reflect the new ceiling.
- The change aims to boost retirement savings for a larger workforce.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 0% center, 50% right.
How each side framed it
Left-leaning: The coverage expansion is seen as a step to strengthen retirement savings for workers. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
EPFO wage ceiling hike to Rs 25,000 to expand PF coverage, boost retirement savings
Right-leaning: The move is framed as a necessary adjustment to payroll compliance and employee benefit coverage. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
EPFO Wage Ceiling Increased From Rs 15,000 To Rs 25,000: Who Is Now Eligible For Mandatory EPF? Check Salary Limit, PF Contribution, Take-Home Pay And New Payroll Rules
Timeline
First reported by Sunday Guardian on ; 2 articles from 2 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The New Indian Express
- Right-leaning (1): Sunday Guardian
Sources
- EPFO Wage Ceiling Increased From Rs 15,000 To Rs 25,000: Who Is Now Eligible For Mandatory EPF? Check Salary Limit, PF Contribution, Take-Home Pay And New Payroll Rules — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning) ·
- EPFO wage ceiling hike to Rs 25,000 to expand PF coverage, boost retirement savings — The New Indian Express (left-leaning) ·