India’s new Code on Wages requires basic salary to be at least 50% of total CTC. That shift is expected to raise provident fund and gratuity contributions, boosting long-term retirement savings. But employees may see lower take-home pay as employers restructure allowances to meet the rule—effectively making it harder for firms to minimize retirement contributions.
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