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What does the HR Basics newsletter cover?
HR Basics covers Indian payroll, statutory compliance, EOR and global hiring, GCC setup and HR technology, written for HR, finance and business leaders. Each edition picks one development, such as a new PF rule, a court case or a budget change, and explains what employers should do about it. Filter by topic or search to find an edition.
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The UAE Removed the 15-Day WPS Cushion. Now Payroll Has to Be Ready by Day 1.
Ministerial Resolution 340 removed the UAE's 15-day WPS grace period. What changed, the 85% threshold, MOHRE alerts from Day 2, and what payroll must do now.
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Telangana's ₹1,100 Crore PF Scam: Is Your Vendor Actually Compliant, or Just Convincing?
The INR 1,100 crore Telangana PF and ESI diversion, how it was caught, and the paperwork that proves your staffing vendor is actually compliant.
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New PF Rules 2026: Why the Risk Is Yours, Not Your Contractor's
The EPF Scheme 2026 puts contractor PF defaults on the principal employer in writing. What changed, which contractors carry risk, and the 31 October window.
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India's GCC Boom Is Real. The Compliance Behind It Is Not Simple.
India is adding a GCC a day. The payroll and statutory compliance work behind every new centre, and what HR and compliance leaders should plan for in 2026.
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#1 India: The Fastest-Growing Major Economy in the World. Why It Is Becoming a Dream Destination for Global Hire
Why India has become the first choice for global hiring, the legal realities companies meet too late, and how an Employer of Record handles them.
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What Deploying 1170 Employees Taught Us About AI Hiring
What deploying 1,170 employees for two clients taught us about AI hiring: where adoption stops short of impact, and what it means for your P&L.
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What the Darjeeling EPF Case Means for Every Employer in India
An arrest warrant in a Darjeeling EPF case is a warning for every Indian employer. EPFO's digital surveillance, deadlines, penalties and a compliance check.
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What Should Growing Indian Businesses Really Look for in an HRMS in 2026?
Choosing an HRMS in 2026: the 30-day test, what actually matters, pricing realities, red flags, and HRIS vs HRMS vs HCM for growing Indian businesses.
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Why Are Global Companies Choosing EORs in India?
The real cost of setting up an Indian entity, the compliance work companies miss, and how EOR compares with self-setup for global employers hiring in India.
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Why 70% of Internationally Placed Indian Talent Fails in Year One. Here's the Part Nobody Fixes.
Why so many international placements of Indian talent fail in year one, who pays when they do, and how deployment-readiness training changes the outcome.
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India Is Producing Talent at Scale. The Real Advantage Is How Fast You Can Move It.
India's talent market is growing fast. How global talent mobility is changing, where the complexity lies, and why compliance decides how fast you move.
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What Does the 2026-27 Union Budget Mean for HR and Payroll Teams?
What the Union Budget 2026-27 means for HR and payroll teams: tax slabs, new forms, contract staff, allowance changes and workforce formalisation.
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Billions Spent on HR Tech. So Why Are HR Leaders Still Struggling?
Billions go into HR tech, yet HR leaders still struggle. Where HR technology falls short, the hidden cost of failure, and what the next platforms need.
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Why Is Global Mobility Becoming Essential for Modern Businesses?
How global hiring is changing, the challenges of moving talent across borders, and how organisations build talent that is ready for international work.
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Is EOR Becoming the Default Hiring Model for Global Startups?
Why EOR has become the entry route for global startups, when scale changes the equation, and the signs it is time to move beyond an Employer of Record.
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Is Your Enterprise Ready for India's GCC Scale-Up?
India hosts 1,800+ GCCs. What changes for enterprises at scale, GCC vs EOR trade-offs, and why payroll and compliance decide whether a GCC scales smoothly.
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Union Budget 2026: What's There for HR Leaders and Employers
Union Budget 2026 for HR leaders and employers: MSMEs as Champion Enterprises, lighter compliance, GCC and AI talent support, and what HR should do next.
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5 HR Compliance Mistakes That Put Businesses at Risk
Worker misclassification, missed PF, ESI, TDS and PT, wage violations, poor records and annual-only checks: five HR compliance mistakes and their cost.
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The 90-Day Rule: How India's Draft Social Security Framework Is Redefining Gig Work
How India's draft social security framework uses a 90-day threshold for gig workers: who qualifies, registration, planned benefits and what employers face.
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ESIC Benefits Expand Under India's New Labour Code 2025: What Employers Should Know
The new Labour Code 2025 widens ESIC coverage without raising the wage ceiling. What changed and why it matters for employers and HR teams.
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Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025: Making EPF Compliance Easier for Employers
EES 2025 explained: who is eligible, why employers should register, compliance features, steps to join, coverage dates and what it means for penalties.
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India's Labour Codes 2025: Key Shifts Every Employer Should Prepare For
India's four Labour Codes took effect on 21 November 2025. How the Wage, IR, Social Security and OSH codes change compliance, with a salary example.
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Payroll and Compliance Made Easy, Without In-House Experts
How businesses keep payroll accurate and fully compliant without an in-house team, and a checklist for choosing a payroll and compliance partner.
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Payroll Outsourcing: A Strategic Advantage for Modern Businesses
Why payroll outsourcing is a strategic move, how to choose the right outsourcing model and partner, and what to expect from end-to-end payroll support.
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Managed HR Services: The Secret to Smarter Workforce Management
What managed HR services cover, why they matter for growing organisations, and how combining HR expertise with technology cuts administrative work.
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SPREE 2025: Making Social Security Stronger for India's Workforce
SPREE 2025 is ESIC's scheme to register employers and employees without past dues or penalties. Who benefits, key dates, steps and what it covers.
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Cracking Multi-State Expansion: The EOR Way for Indian Businesses
Why hiring across Indian states is complex, how an Employer of Record simplifies state-wise payroll and compliance, and how onboarding works.
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Redefining Employee Rewards: Beyond the Paycheck
Five ways to redesign employee rewards: tax-smart pay, everyday recognition, upskilling, flexibility and well-being, with one action step for HR leaders.
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India's Workforce Revolution: What It Means for Employers
India's workforce has moved beyond the 9-to-5 model. What the shift means for employers, the pressure it creates, and the new employer playbook.
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Why HR Tech Alone Isn't Enough: The Future Is Integrated HR Solutions
Why HR software alone falls short for growing businesses, and why integrated HR that combines technology with services is where the future is heading.
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Who publishes HR Basics?
HR Basics is published by TankhaPay, the HR, payroll and EOR platform run by Akal Information Systems Ltd., in operation since 2000. The editions draw on day-to-day payroll and compliance work for employers across all 28 Indian states. Akal is appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5 and certified to ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 20000 and ISO 14001.
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