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  • February 09, 2026

ESI Act Extension to Educational & Medical Institutions in Maharashtra

Maharashtra has extended the ESI Act, 1948 to educational and medical institutions with 10+ employees. Understand applicability, who is covered up to ₹21,000 wages, key benefits, contribution rates, and compliance steps.

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  • February 09, 2026

ESIC Compliance & Services for Educational and Medical Institutions

ESIC compliance services, ESIC for educational institutions, ESIC for hospitals, ESI Act 1948 compliance, ESIC registration support, payroll and ESIC alignment, social security code ESIC, statutory compliance India, Karma Global ESIC services

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  • Blogs
  • February 06, 2026

Central Government Fixes Rs.18,000 per Month as Wage Ceiling for Supervisory Capacity

The Central Government fixes Rs.18,000 per month as the wage ceiling for supervisory employees under the Code on Wages, 2019. Understand worker classification, statutory benefits, court views, and employer compliance actions.

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  • Blogs
  • February 06, 2026

Employees’ State Insurance Scheme (ESIC) Explained | Benefits, Compliance & Employer Duties

A comprehensive guide to the Employees’ State Insurance Scheme (ESIC), covering benefits, contribution structure, compliance obligations, and employer responsibilities under the ESI Act and the Social Security Code, 2020.

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  • Blogs
  • February 02, 2026

Union Budget 2026 and Labour Laws: Key Compliance, Payroll and Workforce Impacts Explained

An in-depth analysis of Union Budget 2026 focusing on labour laws, EPF and ESI tax changes, worker classification under new labour codes, judicial updates, payroll compliance, MSME reforms, and workforce strategy implications for employers.

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Apprenticeship New Timelines & Process Framework Effective 1 April 2026

MSDE notifies standardised apprenticeship timelines effective 1 April 2026 covering contract signing, advisor verification, auto-approval rules, and payroll controls.

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When EPF Is Deducted but Not Deposited: Why It Is a Serious Criminal Offence, Not a Compliance Lapse

If an employer deducts EPF from wages but fails to deposit its own share, it is treated as a serious offence. Learn legal consequences, EPFO action and employee remedies.

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Mr.Pratik Vaidya, appointed Director, National Executive Council – Indo American Chamber of Commerce

Pratik Vaidya, CVO & MD of Karma Global, joins the National Executive Council of the Indo American Chamber of Commerce, strengthening India–US trade leadership.

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Is Corporate India Built for a Different Era? Gen Z, Leadership Reset & Workplace Redesign| Pratik Vaidya

Is Gen Z the challenge or is Corporate India facing its biggest leadership reset? Insights from NDTV Profit on fairness, skills, transparency, and retention.

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Why Founders and Startups ignore compliance until it breaks them

Founder Pod recap with Pratik Vaidya on founder systems—compliance, hiring timing, delegation, culture-first decisions, and scaling without firefighting.

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