LatestCorporate Compliance 19 September 2026
India Raises EPFO Wage Ceiling to ₹25k, Expands Worker Benefits
The Labour Ministry has raised the EPFO wage ceiling to ₹25,000 per month, bringing a larger share of employees under mandatory provident fund, pension and insurance coverage. Simultaneously, the Karnataka High Court halted state circulars that postponed revised minimum wages for outsourced and contract workers. August’s CPI‑AL inflation climbed to 5.18% from July’s 4.68%, while the Hotel Association of India defended recent price hikes as aligned with global practice, asserting compliance with the new labour code.
EPFO wage ceiling increase – Labour Ministry notified a wage ceiling of ₹25,000 per month under the Social Security Code, extending PF, pension and insurance to more workers.
- Workers earning up to ₹25k now eligible for mandatory EPF and pension.
- Implementation follows Union Cabinet approval on Sep 16, 2026. (Upstox)
- Karnataka High Court stayed state circulars delaying revised minimum wages for outsourced and contract workers. (Bar & Bench)
- CPI‑AL inflation rose to 5.18% in August, up from 4.68% in July. (Informist)
- Hotel Association of India says recent price hikes reflect global trends and comply with the new labour code. (Economic Times Hospitality)
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