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India Inc salary overhaul threatens take home pay as labour codes and tax rules shift
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Higher basic pay may cut monthly take home
Salaried workers are bracing for changes as India’s new labour codes and income tax rules approach implementation. While companies are planning new pay structures, rollouts are delayed until final government notifications. A move toward a fixed-heavy salary mix and higher basic pay could lower current take-home while improving retirement savings over time.
- New labour codes and tax rules are set to reshape pay structures
- Implementation is still pending final government notifications
- Higher basic pay may reduce monthly take-home earnings
- Long-term retirement savings could rise with the new structure
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