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- The Indian government increased the mandatory Employees' Provident Fund wage ceiling from 15,000 rupees to 25,000 rupees effective September 17, 2026.
- This change mandates EPF coverage for employees with basic salaries up to 25,000 rupees and increases monthly contributions for both employers and employees to 3,000 rupees.
- Over 5.1 million new employees are expected to join the retirement scheme as a result of this expansion.
- The policy change aims to increase the number of total subscribers beyond 80 million while also increasing the government's annual interest payment burden.
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