Minimum Wage

Central Government Hikes Minimum Wages via New VDA Rates Effective April 1, 2026 | SGC Services

New Delhi – In a significant move to support India’s workforce against rising inflation, the Central Government has officially revised the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), leading to a mandatory increase in minimum wage rates effective from 1st April 2026.

This update impacts various sectors, including Agriculture, Construction, Mining, and Sweeping/Cleaning, across different geographical areas (Categories A, B, and C). For businesses operating in the central sphere, immediate payroll adjustments are now a statutory requirement to remain compliant with these latest government orders.

For more details please find attached Central minimum wages notification for your reference.

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Central MW 01 04 2026 new.pdf


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