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Union Cabinet raises EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000
The Union Cabinet has raised the EPFO wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000, effective September 17, 2026, bringing over 51 lakh additional workers under mandatory EPF, pension and insurance coverage.…
The Union Cabinet has raised the EPFO wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000, effective September 17, 2026, bringing over 51 lakh additional workers under mandatory EPF, pension and insurance coverage. Workers earning between Rs 15,000 and Rs 25,000 who were previously outside EPF coverage will now see mandatory deductions from their salaries.
For employees already covered under EPF, the higher wage ceiling means contributions will now be calculated on a higher salary component rather than the capped Rs 15,000, potentially reducing take-home pay. The government estimates the move will extend social security coverage to millions of low-wage workers who were previously excluded.
The change comes after several years of demands from trade unions for a higher threshold. The EPFO is expected to issue detailed operational guidelines before the September 2026 deadline.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Both source versions from ndtvprofit.com report the same factual core: the Union Cabinet raised the EPFO wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000, effective September 17, 2026, bringing 51 lakh more workers under mandatory coverage. The coverage is uniform straight reporting with no detectable slant. The implication is clearer than the sources state: for workers already earning above Rs 15,000 who were outside EPF, the mandatory deduction will reduce take-home pay starting September 2026. Employers in sectors with many low-wage workers will face increased compliance costs. The notification and its full rules are the next concrete item to watch for from the EPFO.
Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
Sources (2): ndtvprofit.com (neutral report), ndtvprofit.com (2) (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry.
