Revision of minimum wages – Kerala – 170326
- March 17, 2026
- Posted by: AscentHR
- Categories: Kerala, Minimum Wages Act, Notification
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The Government of Kerala, vide notification no. DES/1129/2025-P3(1), dated 17th March 2026, has updated the Consumer Price Index (CPI) Numbers applicable to industrial workers for February 2026. Consequently, the VDA payable to employees in shops and commercial establishments in Kerala has been revised, effective from 1st February 2026.
Please refer below to the notification:
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