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Last Updated: October 09, 2026
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For salaried employees in India, utilizing the Sodexo Premium Pass (Meal Benefit) is one of the most direct ways to increase take-home pay. Under Section 17(2) of the Income Tax Act, meal coupons or card balances up to ₹50 per meal are exempt from income tax.
By maximizing this benefit across two meals a day, an individual can save up to ₹12,000 annually in taxes, depending on their income tax slab, effectively lowering the out-of-pocket cost of monthly groceries and dining.
Downloading the Sodexo Pluxee mobile application unlocks access to a dedicated merchant network featuring exclusive discounts and cashback rewards.
Sodexo frequently partners with major national supermarket chains, quick-service restaurants, and online grocery platforms (such as Blinkit, Swiggy, and Zomato) to offer user-only deals. Checking the app before making a purchase allows you to layer these merchant discounts on top of your existing tax-free meal balance.