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India Statutory and Private Employee Benefits - Insights into Statutory Employee Benefits such as Retirement Benefits, Long-term and Short-term Sickness Benefits, Medical Benefits as well as Other State and Private Benefits, 2023 Update

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  • 40 Pages
  • February 2023
  • Region: India
  • GlobalData
  • ID: 5793723
The report provides in-depth industry analysis, information, and insights into employee benefits in India, including an overview of the state and compulsory benefits in India, detailed information about the private benefits in India, insights on various central institutions responsible for the administration of the different branches of social security and the regulatory framework of the employee benefits in India.

The Indian social security system only covers employees in the organized sector, which accounts for less than 10% of the country's workforce. As the unorganized sector is continuously growing the Government of India has launched several social security measures related to healthcare, pension, and direct cash transfer schemes for people who do not have access to any formal scheme.

Key Highlights

  • The Employees' State Insurance Act 1948 (ESI Act), The Employees' Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 (EPF & MP Act), The Employees' Compensation Act, 1923 (WC Act), The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 (MB Act), and The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 (PG Act) are responsible for the functioning of the overall social security system
  • A person's national insurance contribution is determined based on their income
  • An insured person who is unemployed or unable to work and whose benefits have been exhausted is entitled to a credited contribution
  • In India, employers provide voluntary retirement benefits to their employees through Atal Pension Yojana and Swavalamban scheme

Scope

This report provides a detailed analysis of employee benefits in India:
  • It offers a detailed analysis of the key government-sponsored employee benefits, along with private benefits
  • It covers an exhaustive list of employee benefits, including retirement benefits, death in service, long-term disability benefits, medical benefits, workmen's compensation insurance, maternity and paternity benefits, unemployment benefits, leaves and holidays and private benefits
  • It highlights the economic and regulatory situations relating to employee benefits in India

Reasons to Buy

  • Make strategic decisions using in-depth information related to employee benefits in the country
  • Assess employee benefits of the market, including state and compulsory benefits and private benefits
  • Gain insights into the key employee benefit schemes offered by private employers in the country
  • Gain insights into key organizations governing employee benefits market, and their impact on companies

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
2. Introduction
2.1 What is this Report about?
2.2 Definitions
3. Country Statistics4. Overview of Employee Benefits in India5. Regulations
6. State and Compulsory Benefits
6.1 Retirement Benefits
  • Introduction
  • Eligibility
  • Benefits
  • Payment options
  • Contribution
6.2 Death in Service
  • Introduction
  • Eligibility
  • Benefits
  • Payment options
  • Contribution
6.3 Long-Term Disability Benefits
  • Introduction
  • Eligibility
  • Benefits
  • Payment options
  • Contribution
6.4 Short-Term Sickness Benefits
  • Introduction
  • Eligibility
  • Benefits
  • Payment options
  • Contribution
6.5 Medical Benefits
  • Introduction
  • Eligibility
  • Benefits
  • Payment options
  • Contribution
6.6 Workers’ Compensation insurance
  • Introduction
  • Eligibility
  • Benefits
  • Payment options
  • Contribution
6.7 Maternity and Paternity Benefits
  • Introduction
  • Eligibility
  • Benefits
  • Payment options
  • Contribution
6.8 Other Benefit
  • Unemployment benefits
  • Leaves and Holidays
7. Private Benefits
7.1 Retirement Benefits
7.2 Death Benefits
7.3 Disability Benefits
7.4 Medical Benefits
7.5 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits
7.6 Other Benefits
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List of Tables
Table 1: Insurance Industry Definitions
Table 2: India - Country Statistics, 2021
Table 3: India - Retirement Benefits, Chronological Order of the Change of Wage Ceiling for EPF
Table 4: India - Gratuity Amount, 2023
Table 5: India - Additional Amount of Pension For Elderly
Table 6: India - Retirement Benefits (Private Employees), Contribution Rates (% of Wages) to Benefit Schemes
Table 7: India - Fixed National and Public Holidays 2023