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Indian payroll is complex.
Your software shouldn’t be

Trusted by 10,000+ organizations globally

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The de facto payroll
standard in India for over
a decade

We pioneered payroll simplification in India, making it effortless for Finance, HR, and everyone in between. Built to scale with you, from 10 to 10,000.

PROVEN PAYROLL EXPERTISE

10+ years

helping businesses run payroll with confidence

TRUSTED AND TESTED AT SCALE

12000+

companies processing payroll on Keka

DELIVERING SPEED AND ACCURACY

5000+

payslips processed in under a minute

ENTERPRISE PAYROLL

Built for large enterprises in
India and across the globe

Handle multi-state compliance, complex salary components, and statutory
deductions with a payroll engine designed for India’s regulations.

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One view across all your entities

Structure payroll across subsidiaries and entities while maintaining centralized oversight.

Pay structures built around your complexity

Configure salary components, allowances, deductions, bonuses, and different pay cycles effortlessly.

Fix payroll without rerunning it entirely

Run payroll corrections, bonuses, or missed payouts without reopening
the entire payroll cycle.

AI finds what humans often miss

Catch incorrect hours, missing deductions, and outliers before you run
payroll, not after.

Streamline every input that
drives payroll

No more manual chasing, no more missed inputs. Every payroll cycle runs
on complete, connected data across your org.

PAYROLL GOVERNANCE

Governance checkpoints at every
payroll stage

Payroll runs in large organizations require structured approvals, controlled access, and clear accountability. Keka’s payroll and HR software ensures every payroll cycle follows defined workflows with validations, audit trails, and approval checkpoints.

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Maker-checker validation for payroll runs

Separate payroll preparation from payroll approval with built-in maker–checker workflows to ensure every payroll run is reviewed before processing.

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Approval workflows before payroll processing

Configure approval layers so payroll runs only after the right stakeholders review salary changes, deductions, and payouts.

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Role-based access for payroll operations

Control who can view, edit, approve, or process payroll with role-based permissions across payroll teams.

PAYROLL COMPLIANCE

Simplify local, state, and
central compliance end to
end

Keka’s enterprise payroll software stays updated with evolving Indian payroll laws, automatically applying PF, ESI, TDS, PT, and other statutory rules so every payroll run stays accurate and filing ready.

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PF calculations with ECR-ready reports

Automatically calculate employer and employee contributions and generate PF reports required for filings.

ESI computations and reporting

Handle ESI eligibility, wage thresholds, and contribution calculations with built-in validations.

Professional Tax across states

Apply state-specific PT rules and generate the necessary reports for filing.

TDS calculations and quarterly reports

Calculate income tax deductions and generate reports required for TDS filings.

Form 130 (Form 16) and income tax
reports

Generate Form 130 (earlier Form 16) and other income tax statements directly from payroll data.

Labour Welfare Fund calculations

Automatically calculate and report LWF deductions based on state rules.

COMPENSATION PLANNING

Align compensation with
performance and budgets

Make data-backed compensation decisions using performance outcomes, budget guardrails, and workforce plans while keeping payroll accurate and up to date.

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EXPENSE MANAGEMENT

Payroll infrastructure built
for scale and reliability

Process employee reimbursements through payroll or off-cycle runs while
maintaining policy controls, approval governance, and complete visibility.

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Reimbursements on your
terms

Pay employee expenses through regular payroll cycles or faster off-cycle runs when needed.

Policy-driven expense controls

Enforce expense policies automatically to reduce exceptions, manual reviews, and approval delays.

Approval workflows at scale

Route claims through configurable approval chains based on roles, departments, or expense types.

Travel advances and
settlements

Issue advances, link them to expenses, and settle balances without manual reconciliation.

GLOBAL PAYROLL & EOR

Your global ambitions
shouldn't stall over payroll

Run global payroll on a unified HCM platform. Whether you operate through local subsidiaries or hire employees without setting up entities, Keka helps you manage payroll, compliance, and employee data in one place with clear visibility.

Global payroll for subsidiaries
Run payroll across countries where you have legal entities while maintaining centralized visibility, standardized processes, and shared employee data across your global workforce.

Employer of Record (EOR)
Hire and pay employees in new markets without setting up local entities, while EOR partners handle employment, payroll, and statutory compliance on your behalf.

Managed services
Don’t want to manage payroll in-house? Delegate day-to-day payroll operations and execution to Keka and gain a fully managed payroll experience without changing how payroll runs.

INTEGRATIONS

Enterprise payroll software that connects with the tools
your HR team already uses

Integrate your payroll management software with your HR and accounting tools to keep payroll runs, employee data, and workforce costs automatically aligned, so your HR team never has to chase finance for payroll updates again.

SECURITY, SCALE & RELIABILITY

Built for scale.
Trusted for security.

Keka stays updated with every federal, state, and local payroll rule –
so you never worry about tax changes or compliance gaps.

SOC2

ISO 27001

GDPR

“Payroll used to take 5–7 days. With Keka, it’s done in just 2-4 hours.”

Biren Kumar Dash

Vice President, Varmora

Frequently Asked Questions

What is payroll software and how does it help HR teams?

Payroll software helps HR teams automate salary calculations, deductions, leave, overtime, and compliance workflows through a single platform. It replaces manual payroll processes with automated controls that reduce errors, ensure on-time payments, and give HR teams real-time visibility into payroll costs across the organization.

Can Keka handle payroll across multiple states in India?

Yes. Keka is built for businesses operating across states, locations, and workforce types. It helps you manage state-specific payroll requirements, compliance obligations, and employee policies from a single platform.

How does payroll processing software reduce manual work?

Payroll processing software automates salary calculations, deductions, reimbursements, and payslip generation, helping businesses improve accuracy while reducing administrative effort.

How does Keka help reduce payroll errors?

Keka automates payroll calculations, compliance checks, and payroll workflows to reduce manual effort. By bringing attendance, leave, salary structures, and payroll data together, teams can run payroll with greater accuracy and confidence.

Is payroll software for small businesses different from enterprise solutions

Yes. Payroll software for small businesses focuses on simplicity and affordability, while enterprise payroll software offers advanced workflows, integrations, scalability, and controls.

Is Keka suitable for both growing businesses and large enterprises?

Yes. Keka supports businesses at every stage of growth, from startups to large enterprises. The platform is designed to handle increasing workforce complexity without adding operational overhead.

How does Keka help businesses stay compliant?

Keka helps keep payroll processes aligned with statutory requirements and filing obligations. This reduces the effort spent tracking compliance changes manually and lowers the risk of costly payroll mistakes.

Why do thousands of businesses trust Keka for payroll?

Keka combines payroll accuracy, compliance expertise, and operational efficiency in a single platform. Trusted by 12,000+ businesses and processing payroll for millions of employees, it helps teams run payroll confidently at scale.

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Indian payroll is complex. Your software shouldn’t be

Trusted by 10,000+ organizations globally

The de facto payroll standard in India for overa decade

10+ years

12000+

5000+

Built for large enterprises inIndia and across the globe

One view across all your entities

Pay structures built around your complexity

Fix payroll without rerunning it entirely

AI finds what humans often miss

Streamline every input that drives payroll

Governance checkpoints at everypayroll stage

Maker-checker validation for payroll runs

Simplify local, state, andcentral compliance end toend

PF calculations with ECR-ready reports

ESI computations and reporting

Professional Tax across states

TDS calculations and quarterly reports

Form 130 (Form 16) and income taxreports

Labour Welfare Fund calculations

Align compensation withperformance and budgets

Payroll infrastructure builtfor scale and reliability

Reimbursements on yourterms

Policy-driven expense controls

Approval workflows at scale

Travel advances andsettlements

Your global ambitionsshouldn't stall over payroll

Enterprise payroll software that connects with the tools your HR team already uses

Built for scale.Trusted for security.

Biren Kumar Dash

Vice President, Varmora

Frequently Asked Questions

What is payroll software and how does it help HR teams?

Can Keka handle payroll across multiple states in India?

How does payroll processing software reduce manual work?

How does Keka help reduce payroll errors?

Is payroll software for small businesses different from enterprise solutions

Is Keka suitable for both growing businesses and large enterprises?

How does Keka help businesses stay compliant?

Why do thousands of businesses trust Keka for payroll?

Still weighing your payroll options?

Indian payroll is complex.
Your software shouldn’t be

The de facto payroll
standard in India for over
a decade

Built for large enterprises in
India and across the globe

Streamline every input that
drives payroll

Governance checkpoints at every
payroll stage

Simplify local, state, and
central compliance end to
end

Form 130 (Form 16) and income tax
reports

Align compensation with
performance and budgets

Payroll infrastructure built
for scale and reliability

Reimbursements on your
terms

Travel advances and
settlements

Your global ambitions
shouldn't stall over payroll

Enterprise payroll software that connects with the tools
your HR team already uses

Built for scale.
Trusted for security.