By Vishvas Yadav
About the author
Founder of HR Calcy and an independent HR and payroll consultant with 16+ years in Indian HR and payroll. PGDM in Human Resources from XLRI Jamshedpur, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor, with HR and payroll software implementations for multinational companies across several countries. Advises on payroll and statutory compliance, labour law (PF, ESI, CLRA, gratuity and bonus) and wage structuring. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
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Edition 2026-27
| Edition | 2026-27 (V-2.0) |
| Length | 455 pages: 29 chapters in 7 parts, plus 8 quick-reference annexures |
| Updated for | The four Labour Codes, the Central Rules 2026 and the Income-tax Act 2025 |
| Inside | Worked examples, 13 flowcharts, salary structure templates and sample payslips |
| Format | PDF with clickable contents and bookmarks |
7 Excel · 1 Word · 3 PDF
Indian Salary & Payroll Management e-Book: A practical payroll book for India, updated for the four Labour Codes, the Central Rules 2026 and the Income-tax Act 2025. In 455 pages it takes you through the whole payroll cycle, from salary structure and CTC design to PF, ESI, PT, LWF, TDS, gratuity, bonus, full and final settlement and the statutory compliance calendar, with worked examples. It comes with a free Payroll Compliance Kit of 11 ready files you can use at work from day one.
A Personal Note from the Author
Payroll and compliance are rarely taught in college, even in MBA programmes, because laws, processes and procedures keep changing. So there has never been one place to learn payroll in its complete, practical form.
Even professionals with 15 to 20 years' experience rarely have full clarity on payroll. Most of us know the part we handle every day and pick up the rest in bits and pieces. The moment something new or complex comes up, especially around labour laws or compliance, confidence drops, and the answers we find are often partial, confusing or unreliable.
Understanding the laws is hard; interpreting them correctly is riskier; and court judgments can change an interpretation. That is why most "payroll books" are copies of Acts rather than practical guides. My aim was different: gather complete and accurate information, put it in the right sequence, and turn complex legal language into simple, practical explanations with examples and verified values, aligned with the policies, procedures, laws and judgments that apply.
While I was writing, the new labour codes were introduced. I deliberately postponed the launch so that the book is aligned with all four codes wherever they apply. It also shows you where to recheck critical values such as ESI, PF, PT, income tax and interest rates from the right official sources, which are listed in the book. That is its real strength.
I spent six months writing it. What cannot be covered in a live training for lack of time, you will find here in detail. Spend 30 days with it, one chapter a day, and you will have a strong command of Indian payroll and the confidence to design salary structures and step into a Compensation & Benefits role.
— Vishvas Yadav, Founder, HR Calcy
What Is Inside the Book
| Part | What it covers |
|---|---|
| I. Foundations | Salary structure, CTC vs gross vs net, the legal framework, Basic and DA, minimum wages |
| II. Salary Components | HRA, special allowance, other allowances and perquisites, flexible benefit plans |
| III. Statutory Contributions | EPF, ESI, Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund |
| IV. Income Tax, Retirement Benefits & Bonus | TDS, gratuity, employer NPS, bonus |
| V. Payroll Design & Operations | Deduction limits, maternity benefit, full and final settlement, CTC design, payslip design, compliance calendar |
| VI. Statutory Operations | Monthly payroll cycle, EPF, ESIC, TDS, PT and LWF operations, bonus filing, registers, inspection readiness, year-end |
| VII. Specialist Topics | Factories and establishments under the OSH Code, the POSH Act |
| Annexures | Statutory rates, tax-saving instruments, important forms, glossary, government portals, master compliance calendar 2026-27, payroll documents list, subject index |
It also covers the new income-tax forms 124, 130, 138 and 168. See the full table of contents.
Who This Book Is For
| You are | How it helps |
|---|---|
| Payroll executive or HR generalist | Run monthly payroll and statutory filings with confidence |
| HR or payroll manager | Redesign salary structures for the labour codes and keep the compliance calendar on track |
| Startup founder or small employer | Set up compliant payroll without guesswork |
| HR student or fresher | Learn practical payroll that is rarely taught in college |
| Compensation & Benefits aspirant | Build the depth needed for C&B roles |
Reviewed and Validated By
- Labour law expert advocates
- Senior payroll leaders (industry practitioners)
- Chartered Accountants specialising in payroll and tax
- Labour compliance consultants
- Former government labour officers
- HR academicians
Trainings that cost ₹5,000 to ₹2 lakh are often forgotten soon after; this book stays with you as a practical reference whenever a payroll question comes up.
Buy the Indian Salary & Payroll Management e-Book for ₹2,399
About the Book
The Free Payroll Compliance Kit
Eleven files come with the book, each linked to the chapter it supports: 7 Excel workbooks (compliance calendar 2026-27, monthly checklist and audit tracker, registers and returns tracker, documents and retention master, full and final settlement worksheet, gratuity and bonus worksheet, investment declaration and proof tracker), 1 Word file (onboarding and exit checklists) and 3 PDFs (read me and index, compliance checklists pack, statutory rates quick reference).
How to Use the Book
- Read one chapter a day; the book is built for a 30-day plan.
- Open the matching file from the compliance kit as you finish each chapter.
- Use the annexures and subject index as a quick reference at work.
- Recheck changing rates from the official sources listed in the book.
Free Calculators to Use with the Book
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the book updated for the new labour codes?
Yes. Edition 2026-27 is aligned with the four Labour Codes, the Central Rules 2026 and the Income-tax Act 2025.
What is the price of the e-book?
₹2,399, down from an MRP of ₹2,999, including the free Payroll Compliance Kit of 11 files.
What format is it in?
A 455-page PDF e-book with clickable contents and bookmarks. The kit has 7 Excel files, 1 Word file and 3 PDFs.
What topics does the book cover?
The whole payroll cycle: salary structure and CTC design, allowances, PF, ESI, PT, LWF, TDS, gratuity, NPS, bonus, maternity benefit, full and final settlement, payslips, statutory filings, registers, inspections and the compliance calendar, in 29 chapters and 8 annexures.
Who is the author?
Vishvas Yadav, founder of HR Calcy, an XLRI Jamshedpur alumnus with more than 16 years in HR, payroll and compliance.
Will I get future updates?
When a revised edition is released, existing buyers can update to it for ₹50.
Can I get a refund?
No. It is a digital product, so all sales are final. Check the table of contents before you buy.