Other Briefings
India Notifies All Four Labor Codes, Ushering in Landmark Workforce Reforms
India implements four Labor Codes from November 2025, consolidating 29 laws to modernize labor governance with better wages, safety, social security, and simplified compliance.
A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2025
We answer some frequently asked questions foreign hiring managers may have regarding the minimum wage in India. Multiple states and jurisdictions have revised their rates in 2025, with effect from July 1 or October 1, 2025.
Delhi Shops and Establishments Act: Conditions for Extended Business Hours
Learn how the latest exemptions granted under the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act enable extended business hours with clear compliance rules, enhancing operational flexibility while protecting worker welfare.
Public Holidays in India 2026 and Key HR Considerations
Plan ahead for India’s public holidays in 2026. Understand national, gazetted, state, and restricted holidays to ensure compliant workforce and payroll planning.
Supreme Court Clarifies Tests for Determining “Single Establishment” Under the EPF Act
A recent ruling by India’s Supreme Court clarifies when companies may be treated as a single establishment under the EPF Act. Businesses with shared management or resources should reassess their group structures to mitigate liability risks.
India and China Resume Direct Passenger Flights: Boost for Trade, Tourism, and Regional Connectivity
On October 26, 2025, direct flights between India and China resumed after a five-year suspension, marking a major milestone toward restoring normal bilateral exchanges.
GST on Contract Employee Remuneration: Applicability, Rates, ITC, and Compliance
Understand how India’s goods and services tax (GST) is applicable to contract employees. Learn the difference between salaries, contract staffing, and manpower supply services, applicable tax rates, ITC eligibility, and key compliance considerations for businesses and investors.
India-UK Social Security Agreement: A Breakthrough for Indian Professionals and Employers
The India-UK social security agreement, called the Double Contribution Convention under the India-UK Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA), benefits employers and cross-border talents alike through payroll efficiencies and eliminating dual social security payments.
