Other Briefings
New Employee Provident Fund 2026 Rules Advance India’s Social Security Code Implementation
The Employee Provident Fund 2026, in effect from July 1, 2026, introduces new compliance rules, digital filing, withdrawal norms, and governance requirements for employers and employees in India.
What Should Employers Know About Wage, Payroll, and HR Compliance in India in 2026?
Download India Briefing’s 2026 employer guide to wage, payroll, and HR compliance in India, covering labor codes, minimum wages, hiring, exits, TDS, and payroll obligations.
Bihar Repeals Shops and Establishments Act: Will Other States Follow Through?
Bihar has repealed its Shops and Establishments Act, 2025, replacing it with the Bihar OSHWC Rules, 2025. The move aims to align the state’s labor laws with the central government’s four labor codes.
Employee Compensation During Layoffs, Retrenchment, and Business Restructuring in India
Learn how India’s Industrial Relations Code and Social Security Code govern employee compensation during layoffs, retrenchment, business restructuring, and termination, including gratuity and other statutory benefits.
A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2026
We address frequently asked questions that foreign hiring managers may have about minimum wages in India. In 2026, several states and jurisdictions have revised their rates, with Uttar Pradesh among the latest to increase its minimum wage ceiling.
India–UK Social Security Pact Takes Effect July 15, 2026: What Employers and Indian Professionals Need to Know
The India–UK trade deal and Double Contribution Convention simultaneously enter into force on July 15, 2026, extending social security exemptions from three to five years and reducing costs for qualifying temporary workers.
Building HR Compliance Readiness Under India’s Labor Codes
Prepare your business for labor codes in India with practical insights on workforce management, compliance risks, and employment governance in 2026.
Global Capability Centers in India: Setup, Location, Tax, and Compliance Guide
Learn how foreign companies can set up global capability centers in India, choose the right city, structure entities, and manage tax, transfer pricing, payroll, data protection, and compliance risks.
