GENERAL16 Sept 2026
Govt raises EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 per month from Rs 15,000
The Union Cabinet has raised the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to Rs 25,000 a month from Rs 15,000. This is the first revision in 12 years, and over 51 lakh more employees now come under PF cover. If your pay is within the new limit, check your payslip and update payroll with your employer.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Union Cabinet approved raising the EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 per month from Rs 15,000 per month.
- The ceiling was last raised to Rs 15,000 in September 2014, so this revision comes after 12 years.
- More than 51 lakh additional employees are expected to come within mandatory EPFO coverage.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your salary or your staff's salary now falls within the new Rs 25,000 ceiling, review your payroll and payslip details, and consider checking with a CA on how the higher PF deduction applies before you change anything.
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