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Hire employees and contractors in India

Outstaffer’s guide to employing in India.
India employee facts

Facts & stats

India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: Bhārat Gaṇarājya), is a country in South Asia. It is the second-most populous country, the seventh-largest country by area, and the most populous democracy in the world. India has been a secular federal republic since 1950, governed in a democratic parliamentary system.

It is a pluralistic, multilingual and multi-ethnic society and has become a fast-growing major economy, a hub for information technology services, with an expanding middle class.

Capital city
New Delhi
Currency
Indian rupee
Official Languages
English, Hindi, and 22 Regional Languages
Population size

1,352,642,280 (est. 2018)

Ease of doing business

Easy

Cost of living index

$ (138 of 139 nations)

Payroll frequency

Monthly

VAT - standard rate

12.5%-15%

GDP - real growth rate

6.982% (est 2018)

Tech talent

Tech Talent in India

India is a global powerhouse when it comes to tech talent. The country boasts an immense pool of highly skilled software developers, engineers, and IT professionals. Indian universities produce graduates with strong technical know-how, and cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune have evolved into major tech hubs, attracting both startups and multinational corporations. India's rich culture of innovation, a robust outsourcing industry, and a vast English-speaking workforce have contributed to its reputation as a top destination for tech companies worldwide. Indian tech talent is known for its adaptability, creativity, and problem-solving abilities, making it a driving force behind India's position as a leading player in the global tech ecosystem.

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Top Skills

What’s a Rich Text element?

The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.

Static and dynamic content editing

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!

How to customize formatting for each rich text

Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

Top Industries

What’s a Rich Text element?

The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.

Static and dynamic content editing

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!

How to customize formatting for each rich text

Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

Average Market Salary

What’s a Rich Text element?

The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.

Static and dynamic content editing

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!

How to customize formatting for each rich text

Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

Diversity

What’s a Rich Text element?

The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.

Static and dynamic content editing

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!

How to customize formatting for each rich text

Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

Years of Experience

What’s a Rich Text element?

The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.

Static and dynamic content editing

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!

How to customize formatting for each rich text

Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

Years in Current Company

What’s a Rich Text element?

The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.

Static and dynamic content editing

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!

How to customize formatting for each rich text

Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

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Grow your team in India with Outstaffer

Looking to employ workers in India? Companies hiring in India must either own a legal entity in the country or work with a global employment solutions provider, usually one that provides employer of record services.

Outstaffer can employ your team in India on your behalf through our local legal entity in the country and handle payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance for your India team. You can also pay contractors now in India with Outstaffer.

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Grow your team in India with Outstaffer

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Outstaffer makes it easy for companies of all sizes to employ workers in Australia using our employer of record solution. We can help employ your Australian team using our local Australian entity, as well as handle your payroll, benefits, taxes, and local legal compliance.

Public holidays

Below are national public holidays applicable for all regions in this country

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Jan 26

Republic Day

Aug 15

Independence Day

Oct 2

Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday

Minimum Wage

Minimum Wage: stipulated by law, but varies state-by-state. Ranges from 160 rupees per day in Bihar, 348/day in Mumbai and 750 rupees per day in Kerala. State government set a separate minimum wage for agricultural workers. The minimum wages are set according to the 1948 Minimum Wages Act.


Overtime Pay

Minimum Wage: stipulated by law, but varies state-by-state. Ranges from 160 rupees per day in Bihar, 348/day in Mumbai and 750 rupees per day in Kerala. State government set a separate minimum wage for agricultural workers. The minimum wages are set according to the 1948 Minimum Wages Act.


Payroll Cycle

All employee payments are made bi-monthly by Outstaffer.com on your behalf with absolutely no margins or markups.

Onboarding Time

We can help you get a new employee started in India fast. The minimum onboarding time we need is only 4 working days.

Our team ensures your employees are onboarded and paid as quickly as possible while keeping your business compliant with all local employment legislation. The minimum onboarding time begins after the employee submits all required information onto the Outstaffer platform. The onboarding timeline is also dependent upon registration with local authorities.

For all non-nationals of the country of employment, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) will add three extra days to the total time to onboard. There may be extra time required if we need to follow-up on the right to work assessment.

Please note, payroll cut-off dates can impact the actual first day of employment. Outstaffer has a payroll cut-off date of the 10th of the month unless otherwise specified.

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Competitive benefits package
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Outstaffer supports our clients by offering competitive benefits packages that will help you attract and retain the best talent across the globe! Our benefits specialists have done the research on norms and requirements in each local market and have crafted packages that will allow your employees to thrive, no matter what country they live in.

Our benefits packages in India are tailored to fulfil the local needs of your employees. Typically, our packages contain some or all of the following benefits:

Supplemental screening & vaccine insurance
Supplemental maternity insurance
Employee engagement funds
Flexible work schedule
Additional paid holidays
Supplementary vision insurance
Supplemental dental insurance
Private health insurance
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Taxes in the India

Learn how employment taxes and statutory fees affect your payroll and your employees’ paychecks in India.
Employer
  • 12% - Provident Fund
  • 3.25% - Health Insurance
  • Employee (Old tax regime)
    • Minimum 12% - Provident Fund
    • 0.75% - Health Insurance
    • 0% - Up to Rs 250,000
    • 5% - Rs 250,001 - Rs 500,000
    • 20% - Rs 500,001 - Rs 10,00,000
    • 30% - Above Rs 1,000,000

    Employee (New tax regime)
  • Minimum 12% - Provident Fund
  • 0.75% - Health Insurance
  • 0% - Up to Rs 250,000
  • 5% - Rs 250,001 - Rs 500,000
  • 10% - Rs 500,001 - Rs 750,000
  • 15% - Rs 750,001 - Rs 1,000,000
  • 20% - Rs 1,000,001 - Rs 1,250,000
  • 25% - Rs 1,250,001 - Rs 1,500,000
  • 30% - Above Rs 1,500,000
  • Leave

    Types of leave

    Statutory leave

    By law, full-time workers in India are entitled to 15 days of holiday leave per year.


    Pregnancy and maternity leave

    Expecting mothers are entitled to six months of paid pregnancy leave (before the due date) and at least 26 weeks maternity leave (after childbirth) for the first two children. For mothers with more than three children, each new child results in an entitlement of 12 weeks of paid maternity leave.


    Parental/paternal leave

    The private sector does not have mandatory parental leave and any parental leave policies are decided on a per-company basis. Male Indian government employees get up to 15 days.


    Other leave
    • Casual leave: provided for urgent and unexpected matters. Companies commonly have a limitation of three days of casual leave per month and a total of six per year. Lapses automatically by end of year if unused.
    • Work related injury leave: intended for unforeseen personal circumstances for which an employee has to take time off immediately. Examples include making arrangements for the care of a sick family member or in the event of a death in the family.

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    Employment termination

    Termination process

    Termination of the employment relationship can happen in the following ways:

    • Voluntary termination by the employee (resignation);
    • Retirement as per the employment contract;
    • Non-renewal of the employment contract or expiry;
    • Dismissal of the employee due to serious employee misconduct (f.ex. theft, fraud, etc.); or
    • Collective dismissal due to economic reasons (f.ex. bankruptcy, restructuring, etc.).

    Notice period

    For an employee that has worked for at least 3 months, a notice period of 30 days is required. No notice is required for termination for misconduct.


    Severance pay
    Probation periods

    There is no legal stipulation for minimum and maximum probation periods. However, as a matter of trade practice, the probation period usually ranges from 2 to 6 months.

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