This episode of the EY India Insights Podcast explores the evolving policy landscape around employment-linked incentives (ELIs) in India, featuring insights from Puneet Gupta, Partner, People Advisory Services – Tax, EY India. In this discussion, Puneet breaks down the two new schemes—Scheme A and Scheme B—launched by the government, outlining their structure, benefits, eligibility criteria, and implications for employers and employees.

He explains how these schemes aim to promote formal employment by incentivizing both first-time employees and organizations that are expanding their workforc ...