India
IN
Region: Asia Currency: INR
EMPLOYER STATUTORY COST
Contribution rate: 15.25% (capped at 252,000 INR/yr)
Mandatory extra pay: 0% of annual salary
Minimum wage: No national figure; set by state (e.g. Delhi unskilled ₹18,456/month)
TERMINATION
Statutory notice period: 30 days (workmen with 1+ year service); contract-based for others
Severance rules: Retrenchment: 15 days' wages per year of service; gratuity: 15 days' wages per year after 5 years
Typical probation period: 3-6 months typical; no fixed national statute
WORKING CONDITIONS
Standard work week: 48 hours
Minimum annual leave: 15 days
Public holidays: 10 per year
DATA CONFIDENCE AND CAVEATS
EPF/ESI contributions are heavily wage-capped and often do not apply to typical EOR (white-collar) salaries above the thresholds. Minimum wage is state-set, not national.
Sources: EPFO contribution rates; Chief Labour Commissioner wage data
Asia