Author name: Mittal

Looking for the best payroll software that’s actually easy to use in India? Here’s what Indian HR managers need to know — PF, ESI, TDS, and features that truly matter for SMEs.

Looking for the best attendance tracking app for small businesses in India? Compare top options, key features, pricing (₹30–₹200/employee), and what to check for compliance under the Factories Act and Shops & Establishments Act.

Face recognition attendance in India 2026 — how it works, ₹15,000–₹22,000 device pricing, DPDP Rules 2025 consent rules, and 6 mistakes Indian HR managers must avoid.

Leave encashment in India 2026 — the formula, Section 10(10AA) ₹25 lakh exemption rule, state-wise EL caps, and the 5 mistakes HR managers must stop making in FnF processing.

Gratuity calculation in India 2026 — formula, the 4-years-240-days rule, ₹20 lakh tax exemption, new Labour Code changes for fixed-term employees, and 6 mistakes Indian HR managers must avoid.

Notice period recovery in India 2026 — calculation formula, the CBIC 178/2022 no-GST clarification, TDS treatment on Form 16, and 6 mistakes Indian HR managers must avoid.

Minimum wages in India 2026 — Apr 1 Central VDA update (+11.28 pts CPI-IW), state-wise rates for Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and MP, the Code on Wages 2019 changes, common HR mistakes and a 7-point compliance checklist for Indian SMEs.

Complete HR guide to the Maternity Benefit Act in India 2026 — eligibility, 26-week leave, salary calculation, ESI overlap, crèche rules and a 10-point compliance checklist for SMEs.

Statutory bonus in India 2026 — eligibility, 8.33%–20% calculation, ₹7,000/₹21,000 ceiling, Form D filing & Nov 30 deadline. HR manager’s guide. –>