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Staffing · Surat–Hazira, Gujarat
Staffing and contract manpower agency in Surat–Hazira
Surat and the Hazira belt combine India’s largest textile and diamond clusters with steel, petrochemical and port operations. TNSL has sourced skilled workmen in Surat and supplies and manages contract workforces across the region.
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- District
- Surat, Gujarat
- Industrial areas
- Sachin, Pandesara, Udhna, Ichhapore, Hazira
- Key industries
- Textiles, diamonds, steel, petrochemicals
- Wage zone
- Zone I within municipal limits
The cluster
Diamonds, textiles and heavy industry.
Surat processes most of the world’s diamonds and is India’s largest hub for synthetic textiles, with power looms, processing houses and embroidery units across Sachin, Pandesara and Udhna. Across the Tapi, the Hazira belt hosts steel, petrochemical, heavy-engineering and port operations.
From textile mills to heavy industry, employers here run large contract workforces. TNSL sourced experienced operators in Surat for a client’s cable plant, and helps local employers keep workforces stable and compliant.
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 Surat Municipal Corporation fall in Zone I; Hazira and outlying estates may fall in Zone II. 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 as agreed.
What TNSL handles for you in Surat–Hazira
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 Gujarat, 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 Surat–Hazira
How quickly can TNSL deploy contract workers in Surat–Hazira?
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 Surat–Hazira?
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 supporting records and challans with you as agreed.
Do you staff textile processing and weaving units?
Yes. We supply loom and machine operators, processing-house workers and helpers, plan for festive and export peaks, and keep wage and attendance records accurate.
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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