LatestCorporate Compliance 8 November 2026
EPFO Contribution Jumps 25% After Wage Ceiling Raised to ₹25,000
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation lifted the EPF wage ceiling to ₹25,000, expected to boost total contributions by about 25%. The wider base impacts employers and employees and lines up with new PF withdrawal rules that raise housing‑loan limits.
Key Change
- EPFO raises the wage ceiling to ₹25,000 per month.
- Anticipated 25% increase in overall EPF contributions.
Impact
- Employers and employees now contribute on a larger salary base.
- Aligns with updated PF withdrawal rules allowing higher housing‑loan withdrawals.
- Workers up to the new ceiling gain improved retirement savings coverage.
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