Harinie Seenivasan and Arjun Paleri     As of November 21, 2025, the Indian labour law landscape was altered with the enforcement of 4 labour codes that subsumed a total of 29 central labour laws. While this overhaul of laws was intended to simplify the labour laws in India, it introduces certain obligations, and companies are still in the process of understanding and implementing them. Amongst all the changes, the Occupation, Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020  (“ OSH Code ”)...

Harinie Seenivasan and Arjun Paleri     The consolidation of 29 labour laws into 4 labour codes marks a paradigm shift for companies, especially those currently involved in corporate transactions. The consolidation now requires parties to undertake a rigorous reassessment of traditional due diligence and integration strategies. As the new framework introduces significant changes that directly influence deal valuation and post-closing liabilities, parties should focus on labour due diligence...

Harinie Seenivasan and Arjun Paleri     Introduction   Implementing the Code on Wages, 2019 (“ Wages Codes ”) represents the most significant overhaul of payroll structures in India. By consolidating four major laws, the Wages Code introduces a uniform definition of wages that will impact how companies structure their payroll. For organizations, particularly those in the service and information technology sectors, where allowance often makes up a bulk of the CTC, the Wages Code introduces a...