EPFO ECR deadline 31 Oct: How the new PF wage ceiling affects contributions & membership; What employers must know

The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has extended the deadline for submitting Electronic Challan cum Return (ECR) for September 2026 to October 31. The new PF wage ceiling of ₹25,000 affects employee contributions, payroll calculations, mandatory EPF membership, and employer compliance requirements.