India's new labour laws promise easier business operations ahead. However, companies face a complex transition period. Navigating different state and central rules will require careful planning. Businesses are modernizing their systems to comply. This shift a…
Even though many states have not yet notified detailed labour code rules, several important employee-related provisions are already active from November 21, 2025. These include rules linked to wages, gratuity, leave encashments, and full & final settlements. …
New central government labour code rules offer a creche allowance of at least Rs 500 per month per child for two children. This benefit applies to employees with children under six years old if their company does not provide a creche facility. The allowance i…

The key change in the new code is the definition of ‘wage’, an equivalent of the erstwhile ‘basic’ pay, which must be at least 50% of total pay, unlike the lower proportions typically used by most Indian companies

FY26 earnings impacted by exceptional items including restructuring costs, litigation-related expenses linked to Strength of Nature in the US, labour-code provisions and acquisition-related charges