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EPFO Makes Higher PF Contributions Voluntary — Here's What Changes for 8 Crore Workers
Times of India·Thursday, 2 July 2026
EPFO has mandated a 12% provident fund contribution on wages up to Rs 15,000 per month for its eight crore members. Any contributions beyond this statutory limit are now voluntary, meaning employees can choose to save more but employers are not obligated to match the extra amount. These voluntary contributions can be adjusted or stopped at any time.
Why It Matters
This directly affects eight crore salaried workers across India — if you or someone you know gets a payslip, this rule governs how much goes into your retirement fund.
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