India Increases Central Sphere Minimum Wages

Minimum wages for workers covered by India’s central sphere increased April 1, the country’s labor ministry said April 3.

Increases to the variable dearness allowances were released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment’s Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner. The adjustments mean that daily minimum wages for workers paid based on time worked and not piece rates range from 424 to 973 Indian rupees (US$11.85), up from 409 to 940 Indian rupees.

The central sphere includes businesses under the authority of the national government, railway administrations, mines, oil fields, major ports, and other corporations established by an act of ...