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Gratuity Ceiling in India 2026 ₹20 Lakh Limit, Employer Discretion, and HR Compliance Strategy

by Key4complyteamJuly 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Why This Matters Today Gratuity remains one of the most sensitive statutory payouts in India. The ceiling of ₹20 lakh under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 (via Notification S.O. 1420(E), dated 29 March 2018) continues under the Code on Social Security, 2020. For central government employees, the cap is ₹25 lakh. The critical point: […]