17 Sep 2026
EPF Wage Ceiling Is Now ₹25,000: A Founder’s Guide to What Changes
Quick answer: From 17 September 2026, the EPF wage ceiling is Rs 25,000 a month, up from Rs 15,000. Contribution rates stay at 12% from the…
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Quick answer: From 17 September 2026, the EPF wage ceiling is Rs 25,000 a month, up from Rs 15,000. Contribution rates stay at 12% from the…
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Read guide →Updated 2 September 2026Update, 17 September 2026: The EPF wage ceiling is now ₹25,000 a month (it was ₹15,000 since 2014). Contribution rates are unchanged at…
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