The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026 (Karnataka Act No. 38 of 2026) has received the Governor’s assent and same comes into force immediately. Key Amendments:- Exemption from separate registration Establishments employing 10 or more workers which are already registered under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 will not require […]
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Maharashtra Revises Minimum Wages and Special Allowance Effective July 1, 2026 | SGC Services
The Office of the Labour Commissioner, Maharashtra, has officially updated the Minimum Wages (Special Allowance / Variable Dearness Allowance) across all scheduled employments. This statutory update went into effect on July 1, 2026, and will remain active until December 31, 2026. Every business operating in Maharashtra must align their payroll with these updated slabs immediately […]
Andaman & Nicobar Minimum Wages Revised from July 2026 – SGC Services
The Administration of Andaman and Nicobar Islands has officially revised the Minimum Rates of Wages effective 1st July 2026. This statutory update integrates the latest Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) changes, affecting all categories of employment- including scheduled employments, shops, and commercial establishments – across the union territory. The amended rates for all the categories are […]
Kerala Minimum Wages Revised for June 2026 – SGC Services
The Government of Kerala’s Department of Economics and Statistics has officially updated the Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers. This direct revision updates the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for all corporate sectors, notably impacting Shops and Commercial Establishments Sector across the state. The amended rates for all the categories are as below:- KERALA Shops and Commercial […]
Tripura Revises Minimum Wages Effective April 1, 2026 – Ensure Immediate Corporate Alignment | SGC Services
The Labour Department of the Government of Tripura has officially revised the minimum rates of wages and Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) across all scheduled employments. Released via notification No. F. 22(74)-LAB/ENF/MW/SHOPS/2022/660-77, these structural changes apply retrospectively from April 1, 2026. Businesses managing shops, commercial spaces, and industrial units must audit their payroll frameworks immediately to […]