INCOME TAX20 Sept 2026
EPF wage ceiling hiked from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 : Will your take-home salary fall? Experts explain | Mint
The Union Cabinet has raised the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 a month, effective September 17, 2026. It mainly covers employees earning ₹15,001 to ₹25,000 who were outside mandatory EPF coverage. Your take-home pay may fall as deductions rise, while employers may pay about ₹600 more per employee monthly. So check your salary structure.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The EPF wage ceiling has been raised from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, effective September 17, 2026, after a 12-year gap.
- Around 51 lakh additional workers earning ₹15,001 to ₹25,000 are expected to be brought under EPFO coverage.
- Employer costs may rise by about ₹600 per employee per month, and 8.33% of the employer's contribution goes to the pension scheme, where money earns no interest.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Ask your employer or HR how the higher ceiling changes your monthly PF deduction and take-home pay, and keep investing separately for retirement since EPS pension is only a basic safety net.
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