# Hiring in India

Review edition — pending Theo Smith approval.

## What are the three main local pitfalls?

India’s four labour codes took effect on 21 November 2025. A guide stating that all four remain unimplemented is not a current legal baseline.

Applies to: National commencement; state rules, transitional provisions and employee coverage need separate analysis

Still to establish: Applicable state, establishment, wage definition, current rules and transitional provisions

- Applicable state, establishment, wage definition, current rules and transitional provisions

Next step: Confirm Applicable state, establishment, wage definition, current rules and transitional provisions.

- [India Ministry of Labour and Employment / PIB](https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2192463)

Checked 2026-09-28. Research status: partial.