# Peoplo.ai blog: payroll, tax and HR updates for India

URL: https://peoplo.ai/in/en/blog/

> Practical guides for Indian HR and payroll teams: PF and ESI changes, income tax regimes, the labour codes, full and final settlements, and using AI in HR.

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# Payroll and HR, explained for India

Rule changes, worked examples and checklists for HR and finance teams. Every fact links to its source.

[Payroll Gratuity calculation formula in India: 15/26 explained with examples Gratuity is 15 ÷ 26 × last basic pay plus DA × years of service, due after 5 years (1 for fixed-term staff), capped at ₹20 lakh. With worked examples. 6 min read](https://peoplo.ai/in/en/blog/gratuity-calculation-formula/) [Payroll EPF wage ceiling is now ₹25,000: what employers need to change EPFO raised the PF wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 a month from 17 September 2026. What changes for enrolment, deductions, employer cost and payroll. 5 min read](https://peoplo.ai/in/en/blog/epf-wage-ceiling-25000/) [Labour codes Full and final settlement in two working days: a checklist for HR The Code on Wages requires final wages within two working days of an exit. What full and final settlement includes, what to prepare and how gratuity fits. 5 min read](https://peoplo.ai/in/en/blog/full-and-final-settlement-two-working-days/) [Tax Old vs new tax regime for FY 2026-27: a guide for employees and HR Slabs, standard deduction and rebate under both regimes for FY 2026-27, three worked examples, and the deductions it takes for the old regime to win. 6 min read](https://peoplo.ai/in/en/blog/old-vs-new-tax-regime-fy-2026-27/)