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EPFO wage ceiling hiked to ₹25,000: Likely enhancements in social security coverage — pension, insurance, explained

7 Oct 2026 · 7 Oct 2026Source: LiveMint — Money

The Cabinet increased the EPF wage ceiling to ₹25,000, expanding coverage for 51 lakh employees. This change, the first in 12 years, raises employer contributions and enhances pension benefits for long-term subscribers, impacting total accumulated corpus.

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