ESI
Also known as: Employees' State Insurance
ESI (Employees' State Insurance) is a health-insurance and social-security scheme for employees earning up to ₹21,000 a month, funded by employer (3.25%) and employee (0.75%) contributions.
ESI applies to establishments with 10 or more employees (threshold varies by state). Contributions are due by the 15th of the following month and are administered through two six-month contribution periods (April–September and October–March).
Formula
Employee 0.75% + Employer 3.25% of gross wages; deposit by 15th of next month
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