June 24, 2026
Cost to Hire a Developer in India in 2026 (Total Loaded)
The total loaded cost of hiring a developer in India in 2026 — base CTC, employer PF, ESI, gratuity, EOR fee, recruitment, laptop. Worked at 3 seniority bands.
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June 22, 2026
Compliant Hiring in India: What PF, ESI, Gratuity & TDS Actually Mean
What "compliant" actually means when you hire in India — the four statutory regimes (PF, ESI, Gratuity, TDS), who's liable, and how the EOR model shifts that liability.
June 18, 2026
EOR vs PEO vs Staffing in India: Which Model Fits Which Hire?
Compare EOR, PEO, and contract staffing in India across legal liability, compliance, IP, cost, and exit. A clear decision framework for foreign companies hiring.
June 16, 2026
Hardware Procurement for India EOR Hires: How It Works
Three procurement routes for an India EOR hire's laptop, the import-duty trap that surprises US/AU buyers, and what happens to the asset when the employee leaves.
June 12, 2026
India EOR Onboarding in 24 Hours: The Pre-Flight Checklist
What we need from you and your new India hire to onboard in 1 business day — exact documents, signatures, IT access, and what causes 24h to slip to 72h.
May 5, 2026
Background Verification India: Remote Hire Checks
Background verification for India remote hires — identity, employment history, education, and criminal record. $300 per employee, runs in parallel with EOR onboarding, results in 3–5 business days.
May 4, 2026
India EOR Cost Comparison 2026: What You'll Actually Pay
Platform fees, hidden surcharges, undisclosed tiers — this table shows the true monthly cost of six India EOR providers at the same salary benchmark. Ranges from $99 to $749/month before the full picture.
May 3, 2026
Contractor to EOR in India: When to Switch (And How)
Contractor arrangements in India work — until they don't. Here are the three signals that tell you it's time to switch to EOR, and exactly what the transition involves.
May 1, 2026
EOR vs PEO in India: Which Model Is Right for Your Company?
For foreign companies hiring in India, EOR and PEO mean different compliance structures with different legal implications. This guide explains which model fits your situation and why it matters under Indian law.
May 1, 2026
SynkPay vs Deel vs Wisemonk: Why We're the Stronger Choice for India Hiring
10 years processing Indian payroll. Transparent flat pricing. Human support. Equipment provisioning. Here's how SynkPay compares to Deel and Wisemonk — and why the comparison isn't as close as it looks.