India payroll basics: EPF, ESI, and professional tax in HRMS
India-ready payroll means configuring common statutory components and producing clear payslips — while employers remain responsible for filings.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-27 · HR Shastri product team
What India-ready payroll should mean
HRMS should help configure EPF, ESI, and professional tax and produce payslip PDFs for review.
It does not automatically mean the vendor files returns unless that service is explicitly contracted.
Practical buyer notes
Before the first live run:
- Validate employee master data and state/location
- Run a parallel payroll month
- Lock attendance and leave before final payroll
Frequently asked questions
Does payroll software file EPF and ESI for my company?
Not by default. Most HRMS tools help calculate and configure components; employers remain responsible for filings.