New Delhi, Nov. 21 -- One of India's largest employment-generating sectors, the IT sector companies now face an updated salary payment mandate as the Indian government unveils four new Labour codes.

Under the new Labour reform norms, the government has mandated employers to pay timely wages to their workers in efforts to ensure financial stability and a reduction of work stress while supporting the overall morale at the same time.

The four new Labour codes have taken effect on an immediate basis from Friday, 21 November 2025. According to the Ministry of Labour & Employment data, prior to the new norms, there was no mandatory compliance for employers paying wages.

The Ministry of Labour & Employment, on Friday, announced a new salary p...