Revision of Minimum Wages – Kerala – 171026
- October 17, 2026
- Posted by: AscentHR
- Categories: Kerala, Minimum Wages Act, Notification
The Government of Kerala, vide notification no. DES/816/2026-P3(1) dated 17th October 2026, has updated the Consumer Price Index (CPI) Numbers applicable to industrial workers for September 2026. Consequently, this has resulted in a revision of VDA payable to employees in shops and commercial establishments in Kerala, effective from 1st September, 2026.
Please refer to the notification and the revised minimum wages below:
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