Is an IT company is covered under the factories Act? If not, which kinds of establishments are covered under this act?

Is an IT company is covered under the factories Act? If not, which kinds of establishments are covered under this act?

No, IT Company doesn’t cover under Factories act. The Factories Act 1948 is extends to whole of India and is applicable to all 'manufacturing factories', government as well as private. It applies to all factories employing more than 10 people who are working with the aid of power or factories employing 20 people who are working without the aid of power. The act covers all workers employed in the factory premises directly or indirectly through an agency.