New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- The Union Cabinet on Wednesday, after a 12-year gap, approved an increase in the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) wage ceiling from Rs.15,000 to Rs.25,000 per month, effective September 17, 2026.

The previous ceiling had been in place since September 2014. The change raises the wage limit used for mandatory EPF coverage, but it does not mean every salaried worker will suddenly have PF calculated on their full gross salary.

The higher ceiling could, however, affect EPF contributions for employees who fall within the revised limit, potentially increasing reducing their monthly take-home salary, according to two experts who spoke to Livemint.

The impact of the EPF wage ceiling hike will vary depending on an employee'...