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Why the 50% Wage Rule is Impacting Your Take-Home Pay

You might be receiving the same CTC as before, but a closer look at your bank account could reveal that your take-home pay has dropped. This change is likely due to the new 50% wage rule, which has been introduced under India's revised Labour Codes. While the Cost to Company (CTC) remains unchanged, this rule is quietly reshaping how salaries are structured, particularly the proportion allocated to basic pay, dearness allowance, and retaining allowance. Under the new rule, basic pay

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08 Apr 2026 01:08 AM 91 views

Why the 50% Wage Rule is Impacting Your Take-Home Pay

You might be receiving the same CTC as before, but a closer look at your bank account could reveal that your take-home pay has dropped. This change is likely due to the new 50% wage rule, which has been introduced under India's revised Labour Codes. While the Cost to Company (CTC) remains unchanged, this rule is quietly reshaping how salaries are structured, particularly the proportion allocated to basic pay, dearness allowance, and retaining allowance. Under the new rule, basic pay

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