Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)

September 16, 2026 4:39 PM

Cabinet approves EPFO wage ceiling hike to Rs 25,000 per month

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the enhancement of the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month. The decision is expected to bring more than 51 lakh additional employees within the ambit of mandatory EPFO coverage, expanding access to provident fund savings, pension benefits and insurance protection. At present, employees joining a job with a monthly wage...

August 22, 2026 12:22 PM

EPFO Urges Employers to Use Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2026 to Expand EPF Coverage

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has urged establishments to utilise the Employees' Enrolment Campaign, 2026 (EEC 2026), a one-time initiative aimed at bringing eligible employees who remained outside the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) coverage within the social security framework. The campaign, notified with effect from June 29, 2026, covers eligible employees who were left out of EPF coverage between April 1, 2009, and March 31, 2026. It will remain open until October 31, 20...

July 17, 2026 3:58 PM

EPFO launches VISHWAS 2026 for amicable settlement of penalty-related disputes

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched "VISHWAS 2026", a one-time dispute resolution initiative to facilitate amicable settlement of disputes relating to the levy of penalty or damages under Section 14B of the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 and Section 128 of the Code on Social Security, 2020. VISHWAS, 2026, has been introduced with the objective of promoting voluntary compliance, reducing litigation, and enabling speedy resolution ...