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Payroll Software That Handles PF, ESI & TDS So Your HR Team Doesn't Have To

PravahERP helps Indian SMEs with 25–150 employees process payroll in 2–4 hours instead of 2–3 days—without a single PF, ESI, or TDS mismatch.

No more spreadsheets. No more last-minute challan reconciliation. No more "did we file the ESI return on time?" anxiety.

Prefer to hand it off entirely? Our managed payroll team runs it for you. You get the software's accuracy and our team's expertise—without hiring an HR person.

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PravahERP HRMS and Payroll Software Dashboard showing employee attendance, payroll summary, and compliance reports
ISO 27001 Certified
AES-256 Encryption
Data Hosted in India
Support in Hindi & English
₹200Cr+
Monthly payroll processed on Pravah
500+
Indian SMEs trust Pravah
99.9%
Payroll accuracy across clients
14+ mo
Zero missed PF/ESI deadlines

Who Pravah Is Built For

We'd rather tell you upfront than waste your time.

Pravah is a great fit if you are:

  • An Indian SME with 25–150 employees
  • Currently managing payroll on Excel or legacy software
  • Spending 2+ days per month on payroll reconciliation
  • Worried about PF, ESI, or TDS filing errors
  • Running a single-state or multi-state operation
  • Looking for a tool your HR person can learn in a week
  • Or want to outsource payroll entirely to our team

Pravah may NOT be right if you are:

  • A 500+ person enterprise needing multi-country payroll
  • Running gig or contract-only workforce (1099 equivalent)
  • Need deep customization requiring 6+ month implementation

If you fall in the second column, we'll happily recommend a better-fit vendor.

Two Ways to Run Payroll With Pravah

Use our software yourself, or let our team run it for you. Both include the same compliance engine.

Self-Serve Software

For teams with an HR person

Your HR team operates Pravah directly. Full control, full visibility, full flexibility.

What's included:
  • Complete Pravah HRMS platform access
  • Automated PF, ESI, TDS, PT calculations
  • Employee self-service portal
  • Biometric & mobile attendance integration
  • Email & phone support during business hours
  • Onboarding & training included

Best for: Companies with 50–150 employees and a dedicated HR person who wants to keep control.

₹2,499/month onwards
See Self-Serve Plans
Most Popular for Growing SMEs

Managed Payroll Service

For teams without an HR person

Our payroll specialists run Pravah for you every month. You review, we execute. Zero operational burden.

What's included:
  • Everything in Self-Serve, plus:
  • Dedicated payroll specialist for your account
  • We run monthly payroll on your behalf
  • PF, ESI, TDS challan generation & filing
  • Form 16, 24Q, and annual return preparation
  • Employee payroll queries handled by our team
  • Compliance calendar monitoring with reminders
  • WhatsApp & phone support during filing windows

Best for: Companies with 10–75 employees and no dedicated HR person—or HR leaders who want to focus on people, not paperwork.

₹7,999/month for up to 50 employees
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Not sure which fits? Book a 15-minute call and we'll tell you honestly—even if it means recommending self-serve.

Why Indian SMEs Switch to PravahERP

If you're an HR manager at a growing Indian company, you know the drill: the 25th of every month arrives, and you're buried in spreadsheets, PF challans, ESI calculations, and TDS deductions. One wrong formula, and you're reconciling for days.

Pravah changes that. It's a cloud-based payroll software for Indian SMEs that automates every step—from attendance to salary processing to statutory filing—so your HR team can focus on people, not paperwork. And if you don't have an HR team to begin with, our managed payroll service takes care of it entirely.

Built for the Indian Compliance Reality

PF & ESI automation — contributions, wage ceilings, and challans calculated per EPFO/ESIC rules
TDS & Professional Tax — deductions computed by state and slab, with Form 16 and 24Q ready
Attendance-to-payroll sync — biometric and GPS data flow directly into salary calculations
One-click bank uploads — NEFT files generated automatically, no manual formatting
Employee self-service — payslips, leave requests, and tax declarations handled by employees
Managed payroll option — hand the entire process to our team if you prefer

Everything You Need in One Platform

Pravah is a complete HR and payroll software for India—integrated with biometric devices, mobile attendance, leave management, overtime tracking, and shift scheduling.

Employee Management

Centralized employee database with complete profiles, documents, education, and employment history.

Payroll Management

Automate salary processing, statutory compliance including PF, ESI, TDS, and Professional Tax.

Learn more about payroll automation

Attendance & Leave

Track attendance, manage leave requests, and monitor time-off balances—all syncing directly to payroll.

  • Biometric integration
  • Leave request workflow
  • Overtime calculation
  • Shift management
Learn more about attendance

Performance Management

Set goals, conduct reviews, and track employee performance with 360-degree feedback.

  • Goal setting & tracking
  • Performance reviews
  • 360-degree feedback
  • Skill gap analysis
Learn more about analytics

Recruitment & Onboarding

Streamline hiring from job posting to offer letter and new employee onboarding.

Learn more about onboarding

Learning & Development

Create training programs, track employee progress, and manage skill development.

  • Training management
  • Course catalog
  • Skill tracking
  • Certification management
Learn more about L&D

Streamlined HR Processes

Pravah automates your most critical HR workflows—so nothing falls through the cracks.

Employee Onboarding

Automated workflow from offer acceptance to complete integration with predefined checklists and tasks.

Payroll Processing

End-to-end payroll automation with tax calculations, direct deposits, and compliance reporting.

Performance Reviews

Structured evaluation cycles with self-assessments, manager reviews, and development planning.

Shift Roster

Automate employee shift scheduling, rotation, and roster management with intelligent tools.

Leave Management

Streamlined leave requests with approval workflows, balance tracking, and calendar integration.

Why Growing Businesses Choose Pravah

Organizations that switch to Pravah see measurable improvements in HR efficiency, employee satisfaction, and compliance management.

Cut Payroll Time by 80%

Clients go from 2–3 days of manual payroll to 2–4 hours of automated processing.

Never Miss a Compliance Deadline

Automated PF, ESI, and TDS filings with reminders. Our clients have gone 14+ months without a missed deadline.

Make Data-Driven Decisions

Real-time HR analytics on attrition, attendance, and payroll costs—at your fingertips.

Improve Employee Experience

Self-service tools that let employees handle payslips, leave, and tax declarations on their own.

See Pravah on Your Own Data

Book a 15-minute demo. We'll show you exactly how Pravah handles your payroll structure, PF/ESI calculations, and compliance calendar—no generic slides.

What you'll see in the demo:
  • Your salary structure configured in Pravah
  • How PF, ESI, and TDS are auto-calculated
  • One-click bank upload file generation
  • Compliance calendar and filing reminders
  • Employee self-service portal walkthrough
  • Managed payroll option walkthrough
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What HR Teams Actually Say

Real stories from Indian SMEs using Pravah every month.

S
Shefali

HR Manager, Intelligus
(80 employees, IT services)

"Before Pravah, our HR manager spent 3 days each month reconciling PF challans manually. Now it's automated and takes 2 hours. We haven't missed a filing deadline in 14 months."

S
Dr. Sukumar Sinha

Director, Axia Analytics
(120 employees, analytics)

"We process payroll for 120 employees in under 3 hours. The compliance features have saved us from at least two potential penalties. The TDS calculation alone justifies the cost."

V
Vijeta

HR Manager, Satnam Scaffoldings
(200 employees, manufacturing)

"As we scaled from 50 to 200 employees, spreadsheets stopped working. Pravah handled the growth without us hiring another HR person. The biometric integration means attendance flows straight into payroll."

How Pravah HRMS Works

Simple, streamlined process to manage your human resources effectively.

1

Setup & Configuration

Quickly set up your organization structure, policies, and employee data in the system.

2

Employee Onboarding

Onboard new employees with automated workflows and self-service portals.

3

Automate Processes

Set up automated payroll, attendance tracking, and performance management.

4

Analyze & Optimize

Use analytics to gain insights and continuously improve your HR strategies.

Works With Your Existing Tools

Pravah integrates with the systems you already use—so you don't have to rip and replace.

Biometric Devices

Compatible with eSSL, ZKTeco, and other popular attendance machines.

Accounting Software

Sync payroll data with Tally, QuickBooks, and other accounting systems.

REST APIs

Connect with your existing HR or ERP systems through documented APIs.

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See Pravah on Your Own Payroll Data

Book a 15-minute demo. We'll configure your salary structure and show you exactly how Pravah handles your PF, ESI, and TDS calculations—no generic slides.

Or call us: +91 9871 552687

Frequently Asked Questions

Pravah HRMS is built specifically for Indian SMEs and startups with 25 to 150 employees. If you have a dedicated HR person managing payroll on spreadsheets and you're tired of PF/ESI reconciliation errors, Pravah is for you. If you're a 500+ person enterprise with multi-state operations, we're probably not the right fit—and that's okay.

Most of our clients complete monthly payroll in 2–4 hours, down from 2–3 days on spreadsheets. The system auto-calculates PF, ESI, TDS, and Professional Tax, generates payslips, and produces bank upload files in one click.

We update the compliance engine automatically. When EPFO or ESIC announces changes to contribution rates, wage ceilings, or filing formats, your next payroll run reflects them. You don't need to update anything manually.

Yes. Pravah HRMS automates statutory compliance including PF, ESI, Professional Tax, and TDS calculations, generating all required challans, returns, and reports. Our clients haven't missed a filing deadline in 14+ months.

Self-serve software plans start at ₹2,499/month for up to 25 employees, ₹3,499/month for up to 50, and ₹6,499/month for up to 100. Managed payroll services start at ₹7,999/month for up to 50 employees. All plans include a 15-day free trial with no credit card required. See full pricing →

Both. You can use Pravah as self-serve software (your HR team operates it) or as a fully managed payroll service (our specialists run it for you). Managed payroll starts at ₹7,999/month for up to 50 employees and includes monthly payroll processing, PF/ESI/TDS challan generation, filing support, Form 16 preparation, and a dedicated payroll specialist for your account. Talk to our team →

Yes, PravahERP integrates with biometric devices, accounting software like Tally and QuickBooks, and offers REST APIs for custom integrations with your existing systems.
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