Major PF Salary Limit Hike Proposed: Millions More Employees to Get Mandatory Coverage

• The central government is considering increasing the EPFO salary limit from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month.
• This change would bring millions of additional employees under mandatory PF coverage, strengthening their retirement savings.
• The current limit is deemed too low, excluding many workers from social security, prompting the government's review.
• If approved, the new salary limit could be implemented from April 2026, following discussions at the EPFO's Central Trustee Board meeting.
• While take-home salaries may decrease due to higher deductions, employees will benefit from increased long-term retirement savings and financial security.