Bombay High Court bars EPFO from denying higher EPS-95 pension over PF trust capsThe court directed the pension body to process and allow joint-option applications from retired private sector workers within eight weeks.24 October 2026
EPFO wage ceiling raised to Rs 25,000 with updated PF withdrawal rulesThe statutory ceiling rises from Rs 15,000 per month, bringing more workers into mandatory provident fund coverage while clarifying unemployment cash-out rules.10 October 2026
Cabinet raises EPFO wage ceiling to ₹25,000 to bring millions more into safety netThe Union Cabinet's decision will expand mandatory social security benefits for the first time since 2014.16 September 2026
