Why the New Wage Definition May Increase Gratuity Liability

27
May
2026

Why the New Wage Definition May Increase Gratuity Liability

Most finance directors in India have seen their gratuity provisions sit unchanged for years. The numbers looked stable. The calculations followed the same logic. Then the Code on Wages, 2019 arrived, and the entire basis of what counts as “wages” …

27
May
2026

New Labour Code vs Old Gratuity Rules: What Employers Need to Know

A gratuity liability rarely creates noise inside a boardroom. Yet, one policy change can alter payroll planning, employee cost projections, and long term financial obligations. Many employers still rely on older assumptions while workforce structures continue changing across India.

16
Jan
2026

How Actuarial Valuation Impacts Long-Term Employee Benefit Planning

How Actuarial Valuation Impacts Long-Term Employee Benefit Planning Employee benefits are often discussed in terms of policies and payouts. But in reality, they are long-term promises—promises that stretch across years of service, salary changes, and workforce growth. For organisations that …

16
Jan
2026

Gratuity Valuation vs. Provisioning: Are Companies Getting It Right?

Gratuity Valuation vs. Provisioning: Are Companies Getting It Right? For growing organisations, employee benefits can be one of the trickiest areas to manage. Among these, gratuity often creates confusion. Many companies know they need to account for it, but how …