#Provident Fund

3 articles

A payroll administrator comparing an old and a new CTC breakup sheet next to a printed labour code notification

The New Labour Codes and Payroll: What Actually Changes for Employers

India's new labour codes redefine 'wages' for PF and gratuity purposes. Here is what has actually changed, what remains state-dependent, and what to check first.

10 June 20266 min read

A payroll manager reviewing salary and compliance paperwork at a desk with a calculator and laptop

Payroll, PF & ESI

PF and ESI Compliance for Employers: Contribution Rates and Deadlines

A plain-English walkthrough of PF and ESI applicability, contribution rates, monthly filing deadlines, and the interest and penalties employers face for late payment.

18 May 20265 min read

An HR manager and a new employee reviewing a printed CTC breakup sheet with salary components highlighted

Payroll, PF & ESI

How to Structure a Compliant CTC: Basic Pay, HRA, and Employer PF

The CTC number matters less than how it is split. A practical look at structuring basic pay, HRA, and allowances so the same cost works harder on both sides.

2 April 20266 min read