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Maternity Benefit Calculator

Free, instant paid leave and cash benefit calculation under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.

⚠️ This calculator gives an indicative estimate for general awareness, based on standard statutory rates as of July 2026. It is not a substitute for professional advice; contact LEAP for figures specific to your business.
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Maternity Benefit Calculator

Compute paid maternity leave and cash benefit under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 (as amended by the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017) read with Chapter VI of the Code on Social Security, 2020.

Inputs

Provide wage and service details.

Average gross monthly wage in the three calendar months before the date of notice.

Minimum 80 days required in the 12 months preceding expected delivery (Section 5(2)).

Employer provides prepaid medical care If yes, Section 8 medical bonus does not apply.
Result

Paid leave and cash benefit.

Method and assumptions

  • An establishment with 50 or more employees must provide a creche facility within the prescribed distance (Section 11A).
  • Work-from-home may be permitted after the leave period on terms mutually agreed (Section 5(5)).
  • Dismissal during pregnancy or maternity leave is prohibited (Section 12). Discharge during this period still entitles the woman to maternity benefit and medical bonus.
  • Nursing breaks under Section 11 are payable till the child attains 15 months.
  • Average daily wage is taken as the monthly wage divided by 30. Related: Code on Social Security, CTC calculator.
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