LatestCorporate Compliance 5 October 2026
Variable Dearness Allowance Update: New Minimum Wages Effective Oct 1
Effective October 1, 2026, the government revised Variable Dearness Allowance rates, raising minimum wage thresholds for construction and agriculture. The figures apply only to central minimum wages, not a universal salary floor, and will adjust inflation‑linked earnings for workers.
Variable Dearness Allowance revision – effective 1 Oct 2026, the government has updated VDA rates.
- Minimum wage thresholds increased for construction and agriculture workers.
- Applies only to central‑sphere minimum wages, not a universal salary floor.
- Adjusts inflation‑linked earnings for affected employees.
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