The Economic Times

EPF Scheme 2026 replaces EPF Scheme 1952: Have EPF interest rate, contribution and wage ceiling changed?

EPF Scheme 2026: The Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 2026, has replaced the 1952 version, bringing the EPF under the new Social Security Code. While key benefits like contribution rates and UAN remain unchanged, the new framework emphasizes digital processes and introduces stricter governance for exempted trusts.