Labour Reforms India’s labour code reset sparks backlash and confusion Long-delayed rollout of four new codes reduce complexity on paper, but regulatory gaps and state-level divergence may test its ambition iStock.com/Travel Wild Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Tuesday 06 January 2026 For large businesses, trying to navigate India’s web of competing and contradictory labour and employment laws is as challenging as travelling through Delhi in rush hour traffic. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Labour Reforms A global employer’s guide to India’s overhauled labour codes Labour Reforms India’s new labour codes – what should employers look out for? Labour Reforms Modi expected to push ahead with new labour codes Collective Bargaining India targets labour rights balance with new Industrial Relations Code