The Economic Times

EPFO wage ceiling change: Supreme Court asks Provident Fund body to increase Rs 15,000 limit; what it means for you

The Supreme Court has directed the central government to decide on increasing the EPF wage ceiling within four months. This comes after a plea highlighted that the current Rs 15,000 limit, unchanged since 2014, excludes many workers from social security benefits. The court asked the petitioner to submit a formal request to the government.