State-wise minimum wage revisions

State‑Wise Minimum Wage Revisions: April–September 2025

As of April 1, 2025, several Indian states have implemented updated minimum wage rates across unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled worker categories—often including Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA). These changes reflect inflationary trends and aim to ensure fair compensation.

Key Highlights

Gujarat (Zones I & II)

• Notification Date: March 26, 2025

• Applicability: From April 1, 2025

• Daily Wages: ₹441–₹519.50 depending on skill level and zone.

  • Zone I (Urban / higher cost)

    • Unskilled: ₹452 + ₹45.50 = ₹497.50 (₹12,935/month)

    • Skilled: ₹474 + ₹45.50 = ₹519.50 (₹13,507/month)

  • Zone II (Lower cost)

    • Unskilled: ₹441 + ₹45.50 = ₹486.50 (₹12,649/month)

    • Skilled: ₹462 + ₹45.50 = ₹507.50 (₹13,195/month) Zimyo HRMS+6rrmgt.in+6factohr.com+6Careers360 Competition+6SGCMS+6rrmgt.in+6

Delhi

• Effective April 1, 2025, revised minimum wages for unskilled workers were raised to ₹18,456/month (~₹710/day), rising further for skilled, metric, or graduate categories.

Meghalaya

• Rates effective January 1, 2025:

  • Unskilled: ₹525/day

  • Semi-skilled: ₹565/day

  • Skilled: ₹605/day

  • Highly-skilled: ₹645/day India Briefing+1Sankhla Consultants –+1

Other States (e.g. UP, Punjab, West Bengal)

• States like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Punjab, West Bengal, among others, issued revised wage notifications effective April–July 2025. Each state revises rates based on socio-economic factors—typically every 6 months.