Proposed increase in EPF wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 - What does it mean for employees?

A large section of today’s workforce earns more than ₹15,000 but remains outside compulsory social security coverage. Raising the EPF wage ceiling seeks to bridge this gap by aligning statutory coverage with present day wage realities.

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Proposed increase in EPF wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 - What does it mean for employees?
A large section of today’s workforce earns more than ₹15,000 but remains outside compulsory social security coverage. Raising the EPF wage ceiling seeks to bridge this gap by aligning statutory coverage with present day wage realities.
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