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EPF wage ceiling raised to ₹25,000

The EPF wage ceiling rose from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 effective September 17, 2026, bringing over 51 lakh additional employees into scope. The Labour Ministry told employers not to cut statutory wages, while contribution amounts and take-home pay may change.

Timeline

Monday, 5 October

  1. EPF wage ceiling hike: How it impacts employee & employer's contributions to EPF, EPS and take-home pay

Tuesday, 29 September

  1. 3 sources
    Will Your Monthly Take-Home Salary Fall? Your PF Deduction Has Changed From Sept 17 - Here’s The Math

    EPFO wage ceiling raised from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000, effective September 17, 2026

  2. 4 sources
    EPF wage ceiling rises to Rs 25,000, changing PF and pension eligibility

    The EPF wage ceiling is now Rs 25,000

Saturday, 26 September

  1. 2 sources
    Ministry tells employers not to cut salaries after EPF wage ceiling rises to ₹25,000

    EPFO wage ceiling has been raised to ₹25,000