{"id":3203,"date":"2026-09-24T18:16:45","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T12:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/?p=3203"},"modified":"2026-09-24T18:16:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T12:46:47","slug":"new-epf-wage-ceiling-of-%e2%82%b925000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/new-epf-wage-ceiling-of-%e2%82%b925000\/","title":{"rendered":"New EPF Wage Ceiling \u20b925,000 Effective 17 Sept 2026 \u2013 Who Must Contribute Extra & How to Adjust"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The new EPF wage ceiling of \u20b925,000<\/strong> \u2014 effective 17 September 2026 \u2014 is India’s most consequential labour law reform since 2014, and it demands immediate action from every employer, HR manager, and payroll team across the country. Whether you run a manufacturing plant in Rajasthan, a tech startup in Bengaluru, or a multinational subsidiary entering the Indian market, this revision directly expands your mandatory EPF payroll compliance<\/strong> obligations and monthly cost structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For businesses in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and across India, this change is not a future consideration \u2014 it is a present legal requirement. At Khanna & Associates<\/a>, one of the most trusted employment and corporate law practices in North India, our senior advocates are already guiding hundreds of employers through payroll recalibration and statutory filing updates. According to the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)<\/a>, this revision is expected to bring an estimated 8\u201310 million additional workers under mandatory EPF coverage. This guide tells you exactly what changed, who is affected, and what you must do \u2014 right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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