# Ministry of Labour and Employment

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-05-31**: First TDS Cycle — First reporting cycle under new TDS and Form 24Q formats begins.
- **2026-04-01**: Income Tax Act 2025 — New tax regime takes effect, replacing the 1961 Act with revised TDS and reporting rules.
- **2026-04-01**: Tax Act Implementation — Income Tax Act 2025 takes effect, replacing the 1961 legislation.
- **2026-02-27**: Compliance Advisory — Experts urge immediate audits of compensation structures and payroll systems.
- **2026-02-27**: Preparation Window — Employers urged to audit compensation structures and update payroll software.
- **2025-11-01**: Labour Codes Active — All four national Labour Codes (Wages, Social Security, IR, OSH) become effective.
- **2025-11-01**: Labour Codes Active — The four national Labour Codes (Wages, Social Security, IR, and OSH) become operational.

## Recent coverage (2 stories, network-wide)

### India’s 2026 Payroll Overhaul: Navigating New Labour Codes and Tax Reforms
2026-02-27 06:11:44 · Sector: hr · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Indian employers face a dual regulatory shift as the four national Labour Codes and the Income Tax Act 2025 converge to redefine payroll compliance. Key changes include a mandatory 50% basic salary threshold and a strict two-day window for final settlement, necessitating immediate structural audits.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/india-payroll-compliance-changes-2026

### India’s 2026 Payroll Overhaul: Navigating New Labour Codes and Tax Acts
2026-02-27 06:11:11 · Sector: legal · 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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