# Ministry of Labour and Employment

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-04-01**: Income Tax Act 2025 — New tax regime takes effect, replacing the 1961 Act with revised TDS and reporting rules.
- **2026-02-27**: Compliance Advisory — Experts urge immediate audits of compensation structures and payroll systems.
- **2025-11-01**: Labour Codes Active — All four national Labour Codes (Wages, Social Security, IR, OSH) become effective.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### India’s 2026 Payroll Overhaul: Navigating New Labour Codes and Tax Acts
2026-02-27 06:11:11 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Indian employers are facing a massive regulatory shift as the four national Labour Codes and the Income Tax Act 2025 converge to redefine payroll compliance. These reforms mandate a 50% basic salary floor and a two-day settlement window for departing employees, requiring immediate structural and technological audits.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/india-payroll-compliance-reform-2026

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