Dezan Shira & Associates India Country Manager Holds Session on India’s HR and Payroll Landscape with Indo-French Chamber

On October 6, 2016, Rohit Kapur conducted a session at the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI) in New Delhi where he educated the participants on common practices and compliance related to Human Resource and Payroll in India. The session, titled “Human Resource and Payroll Landscape”, explored the ground realities that companies face when setting up their practices in India.

Rohit covered a broad array of topics, including recruitment, employment terms, laws, visa regime, social security obligations, and taxation.

Rohit engaged with participants from both French and Indian companies belonging to different sectors such as legal, advertising, IT, and aviation. The participants raised many questions ranging from the day-to-day challenges faced while dealing with government or state authorities to functioning in a pragmatic manner within the framework of the law. Rohit shared his insightful experiences of tactfully dealing with employees across all levels and maintaining a balance between the expectations of the management and the employees. The session panned out to be highly interactive and helped the participants seek detailed clarifications.

For further information on Human Resource and Payroll Landscape in India, please visit our India Briefing website for regular news and business insights. For consultation on the implications of India’s labor laws on your business or for advice on managing payroll services, please contact us at india@dezshira.com

Rohit Kapur is the India Country Manager for Dezan Shira & Associates, based in the New Delhi Office. A Chartered Accountant by qualification, Rohit has through his career spanning over 30 years, worked in Multinational Engineering companies in various capacities and positions of responsibility. Rohit brings to Dezan Shira & Associates a diverse and rich experience in starting up and managing companies. He has also acquired experience in restructuring and turning around companies to align them with changing and evolving economic and market conditions.

The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI) is a not-for-profit bilateral business chamber, which fosters and promotes mutually beneficial relations between India and France through channels of trade and industry. The Chamber has four offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, and Bangalore, and over 500 members comprising leading French and Indian companies.