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LatestCorporate Compliance 9 October 2026

New EPF Wage Ceiling Raises Salary Threshold

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has lifted the wage ceiling effective September 17, 2026, expanding PF coverage to higher‑earning workers. Simultaneously, a court orders gratuity with interest for a teacher retiring at 62, Swiggy riders protest delivery of outdated items, Odisha boosts minimum wages by Rs 6, and multiple updates on PF interest rates, hospital empanelments, gold prices, women’s laws, and pay commission reflect shifting labor and financial policies across India.

EPF Coverage Change – The EPFO has raised the wage ceiling to include higher salaries from 17 Sep 2026. Read more

  • Gratuity ruling: Allahabad High Court orders payment with 6 % interest to a teacher who retired at 62. Details
  • Swiggy delivery issue: Riders in Hyderabad claim they were forced to deliver outdated items. Report
  • Odisha minimum wage hike: Daily rates increased by Rs 6 across categories effective 1 Oct 2026. Full story
  • PF interest updates: ITAT deletes Rs 2.67 crore addition; government fixes 7.1 % interest on special PF deposits. Source
  • Healthcare empanelment: CGHS Chennai adds PGS Hospital, Coimbatore from 23 Sep 2026. Info
  • Gold & silver prices: Spot gold up 1 %, silver gains 2 % on 9 Oct 2026. Market data
  • Women’s law overview: Summary of key Indian statutes on equal remuneration and succession. Read
  • Pay commission: DA calculator shows Level 8 salaries could reach Rs 1.53 lakh after dearness allowance hike. Details

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