LatestCorporate Compliance 7 October 2026
India Wage Revisions and Financial Rate Shifts Oct 2026
From October 1 2026 India’s minimum wages increase for several worker groups, sparking a two‑day strike by Karnataka Grameena Bank staff seeking fair pay. At the same time, PPF keeps its rate, EPF/GPF are set at 7.1% for Q3 2026‑27, bond yields rise, and courts uphold employer liability for contract‑labour wages.
- Minimum wage revision effective Oct 1 2026 affecting multiple sectors – details in the Economic Times article.
- Karnataka Grameena Bank strike: employees and officers announce a two‑day walkout demanding inclusion of minimum‑wage provisions – see the Karnataka Grameena Bank report.
- Retirement savings rates: PPF retains its government‑set rate, while EPF/GPF are fixed at 7.1% for Q3 2026‑27 – read more on MoneyControl and StaffNews.
- Bond market impact: rising yields push investors toward short‑duration debt funds – analysis on Trade Brains.
- Legal ruling on contract labour: courts confirm principal employers cannot evade wage liabilities – details at Live Law.
- Dearness allowance updates: new instalments start July 2026 reflecting revised wage bases – see StaffNews.
- GRAP transport rules: Delhi’s new regulations affect older buses, tied to broader wage‑linked policies – read the Live Mint piece.
- EPFO PF withdrawal change: higher interest possible on final settlements – information from Trade Brains.
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