Does gross salary include employer's contribution to the PF of the employee in India?

In India, gross salary typically refers to the total earnings of an employee before any deductions, including basic salary, allowances, bonuses, and other benefits. The employer's contribution to the Provident Fund (PF) is not included in the gross salary; it is considered a separate benefit. Consequently, while the employee's own PF contribution is deducted from their gross salary, the employer's contribution is an additional amount provided by the employer.