US EditionGovt may raise EPF wage ceiling to expand social security coverage
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Govt may raise EPF wage ceiling to expand social security coverage
The government is likely to increase the ceiling of the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) framework from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month. Following the implementation, it will bring a larger number of workers under the formal social security system. Proposal likely to be placed before EPFO board After receiving initial approval, it may be presented before the Central Board of Trustees of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in the up…
The year 2026 could be a turning point for working people. There is a possibility of a major change in the rules related to the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO). The central government is currently seriously considering increasing the EPF salary limit. If this proposal is approved, lakhs of employees will get its direct benefit and more people will come under the ambit of social security. Currently, the EPF salary limit has been fix…
EPFO Wage Hike 2026: What Your New Paycheck and Pension Could Look Like
EPFO Wage Hike 2026: What Your New Paycheck and Pension Could Look Like If you earn a salary in India, a major change to your monthly take-home pay is likely coming this April. Recent reports from January 2026 suggest that the government is finally ready to raise the EPFO wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000. Labor unions have pushed for this revision for over a decade, especially since the last update happened way back in 2014. This move isn’t …
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