Minimum Wage

Gujarat Revises Minimum Wages & Special Allowance Effective October 1, 2026 | SGC Services

The Office of the Labour Commissioner, Government of Gujarat, has officially declared a revision in the Special Allowance (Variable Dearness Allowance) under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948. Valid for the bi-annual period from October 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, this regulatory update mandates an upward adjustment for establishments operating across the state. The amended […]

Minimum Wage

India Revises Central Minimum Wages (VDA) Effective October 1, 2026 – Key Updates for Businesses | SGC Services

The Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, has officially revised the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for scheduled employments under the Central Sphere. Issued by the Labour Bureau (File No. 6/1/2026-VDA), this critical mandate takes effect retroactively from October 1, 2026. For more details please find attached Central minimum wages notification for your reference. […]