Staffing200workmen mobilised in 3 months
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Cable manufacturing · Ahmedabad
Staffing · Ludhiana, Punjab
Staffing and contract manpower agency in Ludhiana
Ludhiana is Punjab’s industrial capital and home to plants of TNSL clients in textiles. We supply and manage contract workforces across the city’s Focal Points and industrial estates.
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- District
- Ludhiana, Punjab
- Industrial areas
- Focal Points I–VIII, Dhandari Kalan, Industrial Area A and B
- Key industries
- Bicycles, hosiery, yarn, auto parts, machine tools
- Connectivity
- NH-44, Ludhiana railway junction
The cluster
India’s bicycle and knitwear capital.
Ludhiana makes most of India’s bicycles and a large share of its woollen knitwear and hosiery, earning it the name Manchester of India. Its thousands of small and mid-sized units also make auto parts, machine tools, sewing-machine parts and yarn, alongside some of the country’s largest textile mills.
Ludhiana’s workforce draws heavily on migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, many of whom travel home for festivals and harvests. Employers need contractors who plan for those cycles, keep replacements ready and pay every worker correctly.
Clients TNSL staffs in and around Ludhiana
Plants and sites where TNSL deploys and manages contract workforces.
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Wage and compliance costs in Punjab
As of October 2026. Rates are revised periodically; TNSL applies the rate in force on each payroll date.
Minimum wages (scheduled employments, from 1 May 2026)
| Category | Per month (₹) | Per day (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | 13,486 | 518.69 |
| Semi-skilled | 14,383 | 553.19 |
| Skilled | 15,414 | 592.84 |
| Highly skilled | 16,601 | 638.50 |
Notified by the Punjab Labour Department on 1 May 2026; monthly figures are 26 days of the daily rate. Separate rates apply to clerical and supervisory staff. Source: Labour Department, Punjab.
Applies
Professional Tax
Punjab levies its professional tax as the Punjab State Development Tax: ₹200 a month for employees whose income is above the income-tax exemption limit, deducted and deposited by the employer.
Applies
Labour Welfare Fund
Employees contribute ₹5 and employers ₹20 per employee each month, for establishments with 20 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 as agreed.
What TNSL handles for you in Ludhiana
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 applicable notified rate, PF, ESI, Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund and every other statutory obligation that applies in Punjab, with supporting records and challans shared as agreed.
- 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 Ludhiana
How quickly can TNSL deploy contract workers in Ludhiana?
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 Ludhiana?
In Punjab, the minimum wage for an unskilled worker is ₹13,486 a month (₹518.69 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 Punjab?
In Punjab, Professional Tax applies and Labour Welfare Fund contributions apply. PF and ESI apply everywhere. TNSL deducts and deposits every applicable due and shares the supporting records and challans with you as agreed.
How do you manage attrition when migrant workers go home for festivals?
We plan for it. We track each worker’s leave intentions ahead of Holi, Chhath and the harvest season, line up replacements in advance, and keep a standby pool so your lines keep running.
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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