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Staffing · Pune, Maharashtra
Staffing and contract manpower agency in Pune
Pune is one of India’s great automotive and engineering cities, and home to plants of several TNSL clients, from electric vehicles to agri-tech. We supply and manage contract workforces across Pimpri-Chinchwad, Bhosari and the city’s industrial belt.
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- District
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Industrial areas
- Pimpri-Chinchwad, Bhosari, Akurdi, Hadapsar, Marunji
- Key industries
- Automotive, EVs, engineering, agri-tech
- Wage zone
- Zone I
The cluster
India’s automotive and engineering capital.
Pune’s modern industry took shape in Pimpri-Chinchwad, where Tata Motors (then TELCO) and Bajaj Auto built large plants in the 1960s and drew thousands of suppliers to Bhosari and the surrounding MIDC areas. Electric buses, two-wheelers and new engineering companies are now adding to that base.
Pune’s plants compete for trained ITI technicians and operators, and its workforce expects fair pay and good conditions. Employers need contractors who can supply skilled people quickly and keep them.
Clients TNSL staffs in and around Pune
Plants and sites where TNSL deploys and manages contract workforces.
- Bajaj AutoChakan and Akurdi (EV), Pune
- EcozenPune manufacturing facility
- MothersonPune (incl. Marunji)
- PMI Electro MobilityPune (new plant)
Wage and compliance costs in Maharashtra
As of October 2026. Rates are revised periodically; TNSL applies the rate in force on each payroll date.
Minimum wages (shops and commercial establishments, 1 July to 31 December 2026)
Zone I: municipal corporation areas, and industrial areas within 20 km of them
| Category | Per month (₹) | Per day (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | 14,155 | 544.42 |
| Semi-skilled | 14,990 | 576.54 |
| Skilled | 15,766 | 606.38 |
Zone II: municipal council areas
| Category | Per month (₹) | Per day (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | 13,559 | 521.50 |
| Semi-skilled | 14,394 | 553.62 |
| Skilled | 15,170 | 583.46 |
Zone III: the rest of the state
| Category | Per month (₹) | Per day (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | 12,962 | 498.54 |
| Semi-skilled | 13,798 | 530.69 |
| Skilled | 14,574 | 560.54 |
Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad are municipal corporations, so Zone I rates apply.
Basic wage plus special allowance (₹4,134 a month from July 2026), notified on 5 August 2026 with effect from 1 July; daily figures are the monthly rate divided by 26. Engineering, chemical, textile and other industries have their own schedules; TNSL applies the one that covers your establishment. Source: Office of the Labour Commissioner, Maharashtra.
Applies
Professional Tax
Men earning ₹7,501 to ₹10,000 a month pay ₹175 a month; above ₹10,000, ₹200 a month and ₹300 in February. Women earning up to ₹25,000 a month are exempt. The employer deducts and deposits it.
Applies
Labour Welfare Fund
Employees contribute ₹25 and employers ₹75 per employee every six months, deducted in June and December.
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 Pune
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 Maharashtra, 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.
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Questions employers ask about staffing in Pune
How quickly can TNSL deploy contract workers in Pune?
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 Pune?
In Maharashtra, the minimum wage for an unskilled worker (Zone I: municipal corporation areas, and industrial areas within 20 km of them) is ₹14,155 a month (₹544.42 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 Maharashtra?
In Maharashtra, 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.
Can you supply ITI-trained technicians for automotive plants?
Yes. We recruit from ITIs and from experienced workers in the Pune belt, test for the trades you need, such as fitter, electrician, welder and machinist, and keep a replacement pipeline for attrition.
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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