GENERAL16 Sept 2026
EPFO wage ceiling hike: Govt raises EPFO wage ceiling to ₹25,000; 5.1 mn more workers to be covered
The government has raised the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) wage ceiling to ₹25,000. This means more than 5.1 million extra employees will now come under mandatory EPFO coverage. In practice, more workers will see provident fund deductions from salary, and their employers must add them to the scheme. Check with your payroll team and update your salary structure early.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The government has raised the EPFO wage ceiling to ₹25,000.
- The change is expected to bring more than 5.1 million additional employees under mandatory EPFO coverage.
- The government said it will, along with EPFO, take the needed statutory and administrative steps to implement the decision.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you employ staff, ask your payroll or HR team to review your current salary and provident fund setup, and watch for the detailed rules from EPFO before you change anything.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
TaxQue News Desk
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