The Economic Times

EPFO wage ceiling hike 2026: Will government raise EPF wage limit from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000?

The government is looking at raising the Employees' Provident Fund wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. This move aims to bring more workers under the social security net. The proposal is being fast-tracked following a Supreme Court directive. If approved, the new limit could be effective from April 2026. This change will expand mandatory PF coverage and strengthen the fund's corpus.