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India amends Payment of Gratuity Act thresholds

Gratuity ceiling raised to ₹25 lakh; eligibility window unchanged at five years.

The ceiling change is also a financial reporting change. If you maintain an actuarial valuation, the next valuation will reflect a step up — talk to your auditor before year end.

For startups with no one near the 5-year mark, this is not yet a cash question. It will be in 24 months. Track the dates.

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What this means for solo HR

Long-tenured staff approaching five years now have a larger expected payout. Re-run your liability model.

Source · Ministry of LabourPublished 2026-04-29

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