New Labour Codes

Even as the labour ministry received its highest-ever allocation in Budget 2026-27, revised estimates show a majority of funds remained unutilised, largely due to low spending on central schemes

The Centre on Monday told the Delhi High Court that rules under the Industrial Relations Code will be finalised by the end of February. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma informed a bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia that suggestions from the public had been sought and framing of rules was under consideration. The court was hearing a petition on the implementation of the Industrial Relations Code 2020, which consolidates all laws relating to trade unions, conditions of employment in an industrial establishment and settlement of industrial disputes. According to the petitioners, N A Sebastian and Sunil Kumar, the Central government published a gazette notification on November 21, 2025, notifying the Industrial Relations Code 2020, but did not frame the rules to implement the new regime or constitute the tribunals under it. On Monday, Solicitor General Mehta said the Centre issued two notifications today to remove t

TCS, Infosys book one-time exceptional charges, while HDFC Bank absorbs higher wage costs directly into quarterly P&L

New Labour Codes are expected to boost women's workforce participation, narrow wage gaps and accelerate labour market formalisation, the Economic Survey 2025-26 said

Effective implementation of Labour Codes will play a key role in boosting formal employment and enhancing security for women and gig workers, the Economic Survey for 2025-26 stated, while outlining the need for investment and coordination from private sector companies. The document, tabled in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday, noted that four codes were notified (on November 21, 2025), and rules are expected to be in place in the next few months. The Survey suggested that as definitions of work continue to evolve, dynamic labour policy and flexible regulatory frameworks would ensure employment expansion, worker security and well-being. "Implementing the Codes marks the first step towards the labour market transformation. The transition will require coordination and investment from the private sector," it pointed out. The pre-Budget document suggested that the companies must enhance their systems, update policies, reevaluate workforce models, and improve

Pine Labs posts strong Q3FY26 profit growth despite one-time hit from new labour codes, driven by higher revenues and better monetisation of digital checkout points

The total book size of the retail financier expanded by 20 per cent YoY to Rs 1,14,285 crore at the end of December 2025 from Rs 95,120 crore in Q3FY25

LTIMindtree Q3FY26 profit declined 10.6% to ₹970.6 crore after a one-time ₹590.3 crore hit from new labour codes, even as revenue rose 11.6% Y-o-Y to ₹10,781 crore

Private sector banks and insurers report higher employee costs in Q3FY26 after accounting for statutory impact of New Labour Codes notified by the Centre in November 2025

India's fascination with instant delivery is not unique. It took root during the pandemic, when lockdowns made rapid doorstep access to essentials a necessity

Labour secretary Vandana Gurnani has urged states to fast-track labour code rules, avoid overlaps with Shops and Establishments Acts, and strengthen Centre-state coordination

The Centre inaugurated the second of six regional conferences in Jaipur to discuss rules, IT readiness and coordination with states for smooth implementation of the four Labour Codes

While there is no law yet prohibiting these platforms from advertising 10-minute delivery, the message has been conveyed through government intervention, says sources

Q3 top line beats Street estimates, bottom line misses expectations

Statutory impact of new labour codes, AI-led restructuring costs and a large legal provision weighed on TCS's Q3 FY26 profitability

India's new labour codes promise simplification, but for MSMEs the transition could mean higher wage bills and tougher compliance - unless strong handholding follows

With the UK, EFTA deals already in the bag, EU on the way, almost every member of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade

This is the first of six regional conferences planned by the Central government, covering all states, Union territories and key stakeholders

Draft rules under the new Labour Codes set minimum work-day criteria for gig workers to access social security benefits, prompting unions to seek clarity on eligibility and safeguards

Centre pre-publishes draft labour rules, says gig workers must work 90 days a year to qualify for social security benefits; stakeholders can give feedback