Staying on top of minimum wage changes is critical for businesses operating in Telangana. The state has revised the minimum wages for employees in Shops and Commercial Establishments, with the new rates taking effect from October 1, 2025. This update is based on the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), […]
Month: October 2025
Kerala Minimum Wage Revised: What You Need to Know for August 2025
The Minimum Wages in Kerala, based on the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI), have been revised for Shops and Commercial Establishments, with the new rates effective from August 2025. This update includes an adjustment to the Dearness Allowance (DA) component, ensuring fair compensation in alignment with the rising cost of living. At SGC Services, we […]
Mandatory Display: Act Now to Avoid Penalties – EPFO Directs Prominent Display of Form 5A Extract by October 21, 2025
New Delhi | SGC Services Compliance Alert – In a significant move to enhance transparency and reinforce statutory compliance, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued a mandatory directive to all covered establishments. We draw your urgent attention to Circular No. Compliance/ U/P78/2022/Advocacy/55643/13179 dated October 7, 2025, which mandates the prominent display of a […]
Major Relief for Employers: EPF Launches ‘Employees’ Enrolment Campaign, 2025′ with Nominal Penalty!
New Delhi | SGC Services – The Ministry of Labour and Employment has delivered a significant compliance opportunity for employers across India by notifying the Employees’ Provident Funds (Amendment) Scheme, 2025 (G.S.R. 749(E), dated October 10, 2025). This landmark amendment introduces the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign (EEC), 2025, a temporary yet crucial initiative aimed at substantially […]
EPFO Extends Deadline for Filing Revised ECR for September 2025 Wage Month
The Ministry of Labour & Employment has announced an important update for all employers and establishments covered under the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. Extension for ECR Filing – September 2025 Wage Month The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the due date for filing the Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) for the […]