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Social security rule to benefit IT staff

The New Indian Express Vellore

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May 07, 2025

INDIA and the UK on Tuesday concluded a free trade agreement (FTA) and a double contribution convention or social security agreement that will benefit the IT sector.

- UMA KANNAN@Bengaluru

Under this double contribution convention, Indian workers temporarily living in the UK need not have to pay national insurance contributions for three years. This means, as per commerce ministry, it will lead to savings of about 20% of their salary. It is expected to benefit over 60,000 employees from the IT sector alone. It is said benefits to Indian companies and employees will exceed ₹4,000 crore.

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1 min

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1 min

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In a first, rare bluethroat sighted in Tirupattur

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1 min

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Ahead of Budget session, Omar discusses security of UT with Shah in Delhi

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1 min

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Forfeiture or Scotland in place of B'desh

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