Basic salary limit for PF increased to ₹ 25 thousand: Change after 12 years; This will increase the scope of savings and pension of employees

Basic salary limit for PF increased to ₹ 25 thousand: Change after 12 years; This will increase the scope of savings and pension of employees

4 minutes ago copy link Now companies will have to include employees with basic salary up to Rs 25 thousand in the ambit of PF. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday increased the mandatory basic salary limit for EPF and EPS from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said that with this, 51…

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EPF Scheme 2026: After Rs 1,800 Mandatory Cap, Should You Reduce PF Contributions To Increase Take-Home Salary?

EPF Scheme 2026: After Rs 1,800 Mandatory Cap, Should You Reduce PF Contributions To Increase Take-Home Salary?

Last Updated:July 03, 2026, 2:05 PM IST While lower PF deductions may boost in-hand pay, experts caution that the decision should not be based solely on the prospect of a higher in-hand salary. The Centre has notified the new Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 2026, replacing the EPF Scheme, 1952. The new scheme came into…

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It is no longer necessary to pay 12% of the basic amount in EPF: ₹ 1,800 limit fixed in the new rule; Employees and companies can continue 12% contribution as per their wish.

It is no longer necessary to pay 12% of the basic amount in EPF: ₹ 1,800 limit fixed in the new rule; Employees and companies can continue 12% contribution as per their wish.

Hindi News Business EPF Contribution Rule Change: ₹1,800 Limit Set | Employee Company Can Continue 12% Contribution New Delhi2 minutes ago copy link If you are a salaried employee, then this news is for you. Till now, around 8 crore employees of EPFO ​​(Employees Provident Fund Organization) had to contribute 12% of their basic salary…

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8.25% interest on PF this year will also get ₹ 8,250 for more than 7 crore employees on ₹ 1 lakh deposits, Finance Ministry approval

8.25% interest on PF this year will also get ₹ 8,250 for more than 7 crore employees on ₹ 1 lakh deposits, Finance Ministry approval

New Delhi7 minutes ago Copy link For FY 2024-25, 8.25% interest will be available on the amount deposited in PF account. The Finance Ministry has approved the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) for this. Now the amount of interest will be transferred to the PF account of more than 7 crore employees of the country….

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