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India’s 2026 payroll reforms mandate 50% minimum basic pay, digitized records, faster final wage payments, and stricter compliance with penalties.
India has implemented major payroll and compliance reforms in 2026, requiring employers to ensure basic pay, including Dearness Allowance, makes up at least 50% of total CTC, increasing statutory contributions and benefits.
The new Income Tax Act 2025, effective April 1, 2026, mandates updated payroll systems, revised TDS calculations, and new reporting formats like Form 24Q and Form 16.
Employers must settle final wages within two working days of separation, maintain fully digitized records, and face penalties up to ₹300,000, with possible imprisonment for repeat offenses.
Fixed-term employees now qualify for gratuity after one year, prompting reassessment of project-based and seasonal work arrangements.
Las reformas de la nómina de India para 2026 exigen un salario básico mínimo del 50%, registros digitalizados, pagos de salarios finales más rápidos y un cumplimiento más estricto de las sanciones.