EPFO’s new rules explained: Is only ₹1,800 PF contribution mandatory?

Опубликовано: 05 Август 2026
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Can your employer legally deduct ₹12,000 from your salary as PF if your basic pay is ₹1 lakh? The new EPFO Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 2026 clarifies that only ₹1,800 each from the employee and employer is legally mandatory under the ₹15,000 wage ceiling. In this video, we explain what the new rules mean, how Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF) works, simplified PF withdrawal rules, and the key changes every salaried employee should know.

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