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Will your in-hand salary decrease after wage ceiling hike? Know why employers can't recover higher EPF contribution from these employees

The EPF wage ceiling limit has been increased to Rs 25,000 with effect from September 17, 2026. However, this does not mean that every employee will experience a lower take home pay. This is dependent on many factors like how much EPF contribution has been now, and others. Read the…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

EPFO wage ceiling hike may cover up to 1 crore more workers: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

The EPFO wage ceiling has been increased to Rs 25,000 per month. This change is expected to bring between fifty lakh and one crore new beneficiaries. Mandatory social security coverage will now extend to more employees. Employers and employees will see adjusted contribution amounts for this salary bracket. The revised…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Will this EPF insurance limit rise to Rs 10.50 lakh after EPF wage ceiling hike to Rs 25,000?

The government has approved raising the EPF wage ceiling to Rs 25,000. This change will significantly increase the Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance coverage amount. Nominees could receive a maximum assured sum of Rs 10.50 lakh or more. The revised ceiling aligns social security thresholds with current wage levels. Employers should…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

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EPF wage ceiling hiked to Rs 25,000: How much employees gain and what it costs the government

In a significant move, the government has lifted the provident fund wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 monthly, bringing over 51 lakh new employees into the fold of social security. This adjustment is projected to cost the Centre Rs 11,339 crore annually. As a result, more individuals will benefit from mandatory…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

More cars, thinner margins: Why rising sales aren’t boosting automakers’ profits

Indian car makers see strong sales volumes, but profits are declining. Rising commodity prices and currency shifts are impacting manufacturer margins. Maruti Suzuki's profits fell despite record sales, showing margin erosion. Tata Motors and Hyundai also reported lower profits due to cost pressures. Automakers are investing heavily in new technologies…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

EPF vs VPF under new EPF Scheme 2026: Here's how employee and employer contributions will work

EPFO: The EPF 2026 Scheme largely retains existing EPF contribution rules, with both employees and employers continuing to contribute 12% of wages, subject to the statutory wage ceiling. It also preserves the VPF framework, allowing employees to make higher voluntary contributions without requiring employers to match them, while offering flexibility…

The Economic Times · Jul 6

EPF Scheme 2026: Your provident fund is getting simpler, smarter and more digital

India's provident fund system has undergone a significant overhaul with the introduction of the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme, 2026, replacing the 1952 version. This modernization prioritizes digital compliance and simplified processes, aligning with new labor codes. Key changes include easier partial withdrawals for members and enhanced governance for employers, aiming…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

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Tesla finally parks in India. But can it survive?

Elon Musk’s EV giant has launched its Model Y in Mumbai, but its $70,000 price tag may be its biggest speed bump.

Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2025

In Los Angeles, people snap up air filters and wear masks against smoke pollution

People are taking precautions as multiple wildfires cause poor air quality across a wide swath of Los Angeles County

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025

Monstrous wildfires blanket Southern California with smoky air, threatening the health of millions

Massive wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area have filled the air with a thick cloud of smoke and ash, prompting air quality advisories

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025

5 Cloud Startups to Watch in 2024

It seems like a lifetime ago when the "cloud wars" were raging and debates were happening throughout the tech media landscape as well as internally across organizations – which major cloud will be victorious? Will it be AWS? Azure? GCP?

International Business Times · Jan 31, 2024

Walmart helps link 8 lakh producers to markets; farm groups sceptical

TechnoServe, a non-profit organisation that operates in 30 countries, began its association with coffee farmers in the Araku Valley in Andhra Pradesh about six years ago. Their intervention helped farmers create and manage Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs). Through eight such FPOs, the organisation claims, the farmers’ revenues have increased by…

The Hindu · Jun 25, 2023

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