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 […]