India pay transparency law

Code on Wages, 2019 / Equal Remuneration Act 1976

Do employers in India have to post salary ranges?

No job-posting pay requirement. Postings must include no pay range in the job posting.

Which employers are covered?

All employers.

When did it take effect?

August 8, 2019.

What are the penalties?

Fines up to INR 50,000 under Section 54 of the Code on Wages

Official source, last checked 2026-10-10.

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