Staffing200workmen mobilised in 3 months
New to cables, second among six vendors in three months: staffing KEI’s greenfield plant near Ahmedabad
Cable manufacturing · Ahmedabad
Staffing · Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Staffing and contract manpower agency in Ahmedabad
TNSL staffs plants in and around Ahmedabad, including KEI’s greenfield cable plant, where we mobilised about 200 workmen in three months, and several other manufacturing clients across the city’s industrial estates.
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- District
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Industrial areas
- Vatva, Naroda, Odhav, Changodar, Santej
- Key industries
- Pharma, textiles, cables, engineering, FMCG
- Wage zone
- Zone I within municipal limits
The cluster
From the Manchester of the East to a modern manufacturing hub.
Ahmedabad built its fortune on textile mills, earning the name Manchester of the East. Today its GIDC estates at Vatva, Naroda and Odhav, and the Changodar and Sanand belt to the west, host pharmaceuticals, chemicals, engineering, cables, plastics and food processing.
Many of these plants are new or expanding, which means hiring large numbers of skilled operators who may not exist locally. TNSL’s approach for KEI, sourcing experienced cable-process operators from five industrial towns across North and West India, shows how we solve that.
TNSL clients with operations in and around Ahmedabad
Plants, sites and offices of companies TNSL works with.
- Arvind LimitedNaroda denim plant, Ahmedabad
- Astral PipesSantej and Dholka, Ahmedabad (pipes, tanks, adhesives)
- BaxterAhmedabad
- BIDSOAhmedabad, Gujarat
- KEI Wires & CablesGreenfield plant near Ahmedabad
- Skipper LimitedAhmedabad (PVC pipes)
- Zydus WellnessAhmedabad plant
Wage and compliance costs in Gujarat
As of October 2026. Rates are revised periodically; TNSL applies the rate in force on each payroll date.
Minimum wages (Scheduled Employment I, 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027)
Zone I
| Category | Per month (₹) | Per day (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | 13,637 | 524.50 |
| Semi-skilled | 13,897 | 534.50 |
| Skilled | 14,209 | 546.50 |
Zone II
| Category | Per month (₹) | Per day (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | 13,351 | 513.50 |
| Semi-skilled | 13,637 | 524.50 |
| Skilled | 13,897 | 534.50 |
Areas within the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation fall in Zone I. Sites outside it may fall in Zone II depending on the local body; TNSL confirms the zone for each site.
Daily rates include the special allowance of ₹72.50; monthly figures are 26 days of the daily rate. Source: Office of the Labour Commissioner, Gujarat.
Applies
Professional Tax
Employees earning ₹12,000 a month or more pay ₹200 a month; those earning less pay nothing. The employer deducts and deposits it.
Applies
Labour Welfare Fund
Employee ₹6 and employer ₹12, deducted twice a year (30 June and 31 December) for establishments with ten or more employees.
Applies
PF and ESI
EPF at 12% of PF wages from both employer and employee, and ESI at 3.25% (employer) and 0.75% (employee) for employees earning up to ₹21,000 a month. TNSL deposits both and shares the challans with you every month.
What TNSL handles for you in Ahmedabad
One accountable partner from sourcing to the last statutory filing.
- 01Sourcing and screening
Workmen sourced through local field networks, ITIs and referrals, screened for skills, documents and fitness before deployment.
- 02Deployment and onboarding
Offer letters, induction, uniforms and safety gear, with on-ground TNSL staff at higher volumes.
- 03Payroll and statutory dues
Monthly wages at or above the notified rate, PF, ESI, Professional Tax and Labour Welfare Fund, with challans shared every month.
- 04Licences and audits
Contract labour licence, registers and returns kept audit-ready for the principal employer.
Case studies
Staffing results our clients can measure.
Staffing600workers at peak, zero compliance issues in 3 years
From third vendor to 600 workers at peak: de-risking manpower supply for Zydus Wellness in Aligarh
FMCG manufacturing · Aligarh
Staffing300employees moved across 22 sites, pay protected
300 employees, 22 locations, no one worse off: moving CESC’s Rajasthan workforce to TNSL’s payroll
Power distribution · Kota, Bharatpur and Bikaner
Questions employers ask about staffing in Ahmedabad
How quickly can TNSL deploy contract workers in Ahmedabad?
It depends on the numbers, skills and shifts. As a guide from our own work: for a greenfield cable plant near Ahmedabad we mobilised about 200 workmen in three months, and for an FMCG plant in Aligarh we deployed 125+ workers in 45 days. We agree a ramp-up plan with you before the first deployment.
What is the minimum wage for contract workers in Ahmedabad?
In Gujarat, the minimum wage for an unskilled worker (Zone I) is ₹13,637 a month (₹524.50 a day), with higher rates for semi-skilled and skilled workers. The full table, with the effective date and source, is on this page.
Do Professional Tax and Labour Welfare Fund apply in Gujarat?
In Gujarat, Professional Tax applies and Labour Welfare Fund contributions apply. PF and ESI apply everywhere. TNSL deducts and deposits every applicable due and shares the challans with you each month.
Can TNSL staff a greenfield plant near Ahmedabad?
Yes. For KEI’s new cable plant we mobilised about 200 workmen in three months, including specialised cable-process operators sourced in person from Bhiwadi, Faridabad, Alwar, Vadodara and Surat, and became the second-largest of six vendors.
As the principal employer, what is my liability for contract workers?
Under contract labour law, the principal employer must ensure contract workers are paid on time and that PF, ESI and other dues are deposited; if the contractor fails, the liability can fall on you. TNSL removes that risk by paying on time, depositing every due, and keeping licences, registers and challans audit-ready for your inspection.
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