# EPFO wage ceiling hike: How much less take-home pay can you expect

> The Union Cabinet approved the increase on September 16, with the revised ceiling taking effect from September 17, according to the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:02:08.523Z
- Updated: 2026-09-24T10:02:08.523Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Ministry of Labour and Employment, Revised statutory wage ceiling for mandatory EPFO coverage taking effect, Union Cabinet approval of the EPFO wage ceiling increase, the government, the government, the government

## How it developed

- 2026-09-24T10:02:08.523Z - Hindustan Times: [EPFO wage ceiling hike: How much less take-home pay can you expect](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/epfo-wage-ceiling-25000-in-hand-salary-employee-epf-contribution-supreme-court-october-2026-101790223743270.html)

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