Corporate Compliance 17 September 2026
Cabinet Raises EPFO Wage Ceiling to Rs 25,000
India's cabinet has approved raising the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) wage ceiling from the current limit to Rs 25,000 per month, the first increase since September 2014. The change aims to expand coverage and modernise wage verification using QR codes and online portals.
The cabinet has approved an increase of the EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 per month, marking the first revision since September 2014. The move is intended to bring more workers under the EPF scheme and improve compliance.
- Coverage boost: Higher ceiling expands the pool of employees eligible for EPF benefits.
- Tech upgrade: Verification of caste/category certificates will use QR codes and online portals for faster processing.
For full details, see the [original announcement] (https://www.staffnews.in/2026/09/cabinet-approves-enhancement-of-epfo-wage-ceiling.html).
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