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TAIndia’s salary framework is evolving.
Two parallel changes are underway:
🔹 New Labour Codes — redefining “wages” and limiting exclusions beyond 50%, which may impact PF, gratuity and other statutory benefits.
🔹 Income Tax Rules, 2026 — introducing simplified forms, more pre-filled returns, revised allowance structures and stronger reporting mechanisms.
📅 The new Income Tax framework is expected to apply from 1 April 2026 (FY 2026–27 onward).
Labour code implementation timelines depend on state notifications, but companies are already preparing for structural alignment.
This is not a salary cut.
It’s a structural reform toward clearer wage definitions and more data-driven taxation.
Understand your CTC. Plan ahead.
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