When will the new labour codes be implemented in India?

India's new labour codes were notified on 21 November 2025, but full implementation depends on individual states finalising their own rules. States are at different stages: some, like Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh, have notified rules under all four codes, while others are still in draft stages. There is no single nationwide implementation date, and the rollout is expected to continue progressively through 2026 and beyond. HR teams should monitor both central and state-level updates to stay on top of what the new labour laws in India mean for their specific locations.