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Himachal Pradesh Notification regarding List of Holidays for the 2026

This is to inform you that the Government of Himachal Pradesh Vide No.GAD-A(F)10-8/2025, has released the List of Holidays for the year 2026. Please refer the attached notification for more details. Thank you for reading. We hope the information was helpful to you! Team SGC Services NOIDA | DELHI | MUMBAI | BANGALORE #TeamSGC #SGCSERVICES […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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The Punjab Shops and Commercial (Amendment) Act 2025 – SGC Services

The Government of Punjab Vide No. 13-Leg./2025, has released Notification of the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2025. The provisions of the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958, shall apply to shops and establishments employing twenty or more workers, whereas only section 13-A shall be applicable to shops and establishments employing fewer […]

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Notification for name board in Tamil Nadu – SGC Services

Just a heads up, the Tamil Nadu Labour department has recently announced that all establishments in the state need to have Tamil Name Boards by 15th May 2025. They have asked for strict compliance, as penalties of up to Rs 1 Lakh or suspension could be imposed starting from 16th May 2025. So, make sure […]