Aug 25, 2025 1 min read

India — EPFO: ECR must capture correct gross wages from wage month August 2025

EPFO reiterated that employers must ensure correct entry of employees’ gross wages in the Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR); compliance is mandatory from wage month August 2025 onwards.

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Impact

  • Incorrect ECR gross wages can trigger validation issues and liability; payroll configuration must match EPFO fields.

Payroll action

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