As a result, your take-home salary from April 2026 could get lower. The new labour laws are reshaping how your salary is credited each month. The government said that the primary reason for this change was to push more funds into long-term savings while focusing on reducing your monthly take-home pay. Also Read | How to pay zero income tax on ₹15.85 lakh salary under new tax regimeWhat is the new rule on salary? How much will your monthly salary change on ₹ 20 lakh CTC Let's assume that you have a CTC of ₹20 lakh.

Source: Mint April 11, 2026 22:28 UTC