New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Employees earning up to Rs.25,000 a month may now qualify for provident fund, pension and insurance benefits following the government's decision to raise the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The revised limit came into effect on 17 September 2026, increasing the earlier ceiling of Rs.15,000 a month.

The change is expected to bring more than 51 lakh additional employees under mandatory EPFO coverage. However, earning below the revised threshold does not, by itself, guarantee eligibility. Employees must meet the applicable scheme conditions, and those seeking coverage should check their eligibility with their employer.

The revision is particularly relevant f...