Resources

Guides on hiring and paying people in India

Written for US founders, CFOs and HR leads. Specific, sourced and free of the vagueness that usually surrounds this subject.

Further reading

Guides on the Codes

How to terminate an employee in India lawfully: notice, settlement, documentation

Indian employment is notice-based, not at-will. What that means in practice, and what needs to be in the contract long before you need to rely on it.

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Gratuity in India: why funded beats book-entry (and what changed for fixed-term staff)

Gratuity accrues from day one and is paid years later. Whether it was actually set aside, or only recorded, is the difference that shows up at exit.

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The 50% wage rule: how India's new wage definition changes your payroll math

India's Labour Codes introduced one uniform definition of wages: Basic + DA at 50% or more of total pay. What that does to PF, gratuity and bonus.

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February 18, 2026

What an employee in India actually costs: EPF, ESI, gratuity and bonus explained

The salary is not the cost. A line-by-line walk through the statutory employer contributions that sit on top of an Indian salary.

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January 22, 2026

India's new Labour Codes, explained for US employers

Four Codes replaced 29 central laws on 21 November 2025. A plain summary of what each one governs and what changed for companies employing in India.

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January 8, 2026

EOR vs. setting up a subsidiary in India: full cost and timeline comparison

Both routes put employees in India. They differ on how long it takes, what overhead you carry, and who holds the compliance risk. A structured comparison.

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