The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the last date for filing the new Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) for the wage month of September 2025 to October 22, 2025. The extension comes in response to feedback from employers facing challenges in adapting to the updated system.

The revamped ECR system, introduced by EPFO this month, is aimed at simplifying return filing for employers and enhancing the overall user experience via the EPFO employer portal. Advertisement

To ease the transition, EPFO has rolled out nationwide awareness programs and held consultations with major industry bodies such as FICCI, PHDCCI, and the Employer Federation of India. These efforts were focused on familiarizing employers with the new features, which include enhanced data accuracy, s

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