Payroll Updates

Kerala (CPI Index) minimum wages – SGC Services

This is to inform you that the Minimum wages in Kerala (CPI Index) has been revised with effect from September’2025. The amended rates for all the categories are as below:- KERALA Shops and Commercial Establishments Minimum Wages Rates for Cochin w.e.f 1st Dec ‘2016 S.NO CLASS OF EMPLOYMENT Monthly BASIC DA (w.e.f Sept’2025) TOTAL Special […]

Payroll Updates

Puducherry Government Declares 2026 Public Holidays: A Key Compliance Alert from SGC Services

The Government of Puducherry, via the Home Department’s G.O. Ms. No. 73, has officially released the list of public holidays for the calendar year 2026. This critical notification provides businesses, government offices, and educational institutions across the Union Territory (Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam regions) with the necessary dates to finalize their annual calendars and […]

Regulatory Bulletins

Karnataka Government Releases Official Public Holidays List for 2026: A Compliance Alert from SGC Services

The Government of Karnataka, via official notification G.O. No CIAUI 16 HHHL 2025, has released the definitive list of public holidays for the calendar year 2026. This announcement provides clarity for government offices, banks, and public sector undertakings across the state, ensuring businesses can align their operational calendars and payroll schedules accordingly. Adherence to this […]