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India Labour Codes 2026: Payroll Compliance Overhaul
India's new Labour Codes, effective nationwide since 21 November 2025, reshape payroll and statutory obligations for employers. Implementation guidance issued in October 2026 details centralized rules, updated contribution calculations, and mandatory digital filing, aiming to streamline compliance across sectors while imposing stricter penalties for non‑conformance.
India's Labour Codes, now in force across the country, introduce major payroll and statutory changes.
- Implementation status: October 2026 guidance confirms all employers must follow the new central rules published in the MoLE gazette.
- Key payroll updates: Revised wage definitions, unified contribution rates for EPF, ESIC and professional tax, and mandatory electronic payroll registers.
- Compliance requirements: Real‑time digital filing of returns, stricter audit timelines, and higher penalties for missed deadlines.
For full details see the original article India's New Labour Codes 2026: Key Changes in Payroll and Statutory Compliance.
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