Delhi Minimum Wages (October 2025 – March 2026): Latest Update

Keeping track of Delhi Minimum Wages is critical for employers, HR professionals, contractors, and workers. The Government of India, through the Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), has revised the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) linked to the Consumer Price Index – Industrial Workers (CPI-IW). The revised rates are effective from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.

🔑 Key Highlights

• Effective Period: 01 October 2025 – 31 March 2026
• Applicable To: Agriculture, Construction, Mines, Sweeping & Cleaning, Watch & Ward, Loading & Unloading, and Stone Mines.
• CPI-IW Base: 2016 = 100; Average = 413.42 (increase of 11.33 points)
• Area Classification: Area A, B, and C (as per 19 January 2017 notification)
• Compliance Requirement: Contractors and employers must update wage structures accordingly.

📊 Delhi Minimum Wages 2025-26 (Per Day)

1. Agriculture Sector

2. Construction / Building Operations

3. Sweeping & Cleaning

4. Watch & Ward

• Without Arms: A – ₹981, B – ₹893, C – ₹760
• With Arms: A – ₹1,065, B – ₹981, C – ₹893

5. Mines

6. Stone Mines (Piece Rate Examples)

• Soft Soil Excavation: ₹545
• Rock Excavation: ₹1,083
• Breaking/Crushing (per 2.832 m³): ₹1,372 – ₹3,323

📌 Why This Matters for Employers

1. Statutory Compliance – Paying below notified minimum wages attracts penalties under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
2. Payroll Adjustments – HR teams must update salary registers, wage slips, and ECR filings.
3. Contractor Management – Principal employers must ensure contractors implement revised wages in bills.
4. Audit Preparedness – Proper records help during Labour Department inspections and PF/ESIC audits.

✅ Conclusion

The Delhi Minimum Wages (Oct 2025 – Mar 2026) notification ensures fair wages for workers across multiple sectors. Employers and contractors must act immediately to incorporate these changes into their payroll systems, contracts, and compliance documents. Staying updated with these changes helps avoid penalties and ensures smooth statutory compliance.

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