LatestCorporate Compliance 18 September 2026
EPF Wage Ceiling Raised to â‚ą25,000 Effective Sep 2026
India raised the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) wage ceiling to ₹25,000, effective September 2026. A Gazette notice follows a Supreme Court decision that no further hearing is needed after the cabinet’s approval. The hike will broaden EPF coverage and increase contributions.
- The Ministry of Labour and Employment issued Gazette Notification S.O. 2702(E) on May 29 2026 raising the EPF wage ceiling to ₹25,000, effective September 2026. Upstox
- The Supreme Court declined a further hearing on a petition to revise the ceiling, citing the recent cabinet decision. Awaz The Voice
- Analysts say the increase will expand EPF coverage to an estimated 51 lakh additional workers and raise contribution bases. News18
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