New Labour Codes

Nifty100 PBT could have been 8.5% higher without labour Code effect

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

Labour Codes to promote gender parity, workforce formalisation: Eco Survey

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

Labour codes to boost jobs, corporate investment needed: Eco Survey

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' Q3 results: Net profit at ₹42.4 crore, revenue up 23.7%

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

L&T Finance Q3 results: Net profit up 18% on improved interest margin, fees

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 results: Profit drops 10.6% to ₹970 cr on Labour codes

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

New Labour Codes push up operating costs for private banks, insurers

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 10-minute delivery obsession meets its first reality check

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 urges states to expedite finalisation of labour code rules

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

Govt inaugurates second regional conference on labour codes in Jaipur

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

Blinkit drops 10-minute delivery promise after labour ministry nudge

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

HCLTech Q3 results: Profit falls 11% to ₹4,076 cr on labour code impact

Q3 top line beats Street estimates, bottom line misses expectations

New labour codes, restructuring and provisioning impact TCS' Q3 profit

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

New labour codes may hit MSMEs harder than large firms, say experts

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

Thank you, Mr Trump: Why India has changed its mind on trade deals

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

Govt launches 2-day conference on labour codes, asks states to notify rules

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

Labour Ministry publishes draft rules; gig workers' unions seek clarity

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 proposes 90 days work rule for gig workers to get social security

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

Labour Code draft rules clarify doubts, concerns still remain

Draft rules under India's four Labour Codes clarify wages and gratuity calculations, extend social security, but smaller firms still face implementation concerns

Centre notifies revised draft rules for labour codes, seeks responses

Revised draft rules for the four Labour Codes clarify key provisions such as gratuity on 'wages' and gig worker registration, with stakeholder inputs invited for up to 45 days