The Maharashtra government has revised the minimum wages for employees working under Shops and Establishments, effective from January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025. The Deputy Labour Commissioner, Mumbai, has officially announced this update through a notification.
If you are working in Maharashtra, it’s essential to stay informed about these changes to ensure you receive fair wages.
Updated Minimum Wages for Shops & Establishments in Maharashtra (January 2025 – June 2025)
On February 20, 2025, the Labour Commissioner’s Office issued a notification regarding the increase in Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA). As per the latest revision:
- The VDA has been increased from ₹ 3,250.00 per month to ₹ 3,614.00 per month, reflecting a hike of ₹ 364.00 per month.
This revision directly impacts the wages of employees under the Shops and Establishments category across Maharashtra.
For a detailed breakdown of the revised minimum wages, refer to the full article.
| Zone | Class of Employment | Basic Per Month | VDA Per Month | Total Per Month | Total Per Day |
| Zone I | Skilled | ₹ 11,632.00 | ₹ 3,614.00 | ₹ 15,246.00 | ₹ 586.38 |
| Semi-Skilled | ₹ 10,856.00 | ₹ 3,614.00 | ₹ 14,470.00 | ₹ 556.54 | |
| Unskilled | ₹ 10,021.00 | ₹ 3,614.00 | ₹ 13,635.00 | ₹ 524.42 | |
| Zone II | Skilled | ₹ 11,036.00 | ₹ 3,614.00 | ₹ 14,650.00 | ₹ 563.46 |
| Semi-Skilled | ₹ 10,260.00 | ₹ 3,614.00 | ₹ 13,874.00 | ₹ 533.62 | |
| Unskilled | ₹ 9,425.00 | ₹ 3,614.00 | ₹ 13,039.00 | ₹ 501.50 | |
| Zone III | Skilled | ₹ 10,440.00 | ₹ 3,614.00 | ₹ 14,054.00 | ₹ 540.54 |
| Semi-Skilled | ₹ 9,664.00 | ₹ 3,614.00 | ₹ 13,278.00 | ₹ 510.69 | |
| Unskilled | ₹ 8,828.00 | ₹ 3,614.00 | ₹ 12,442.00 | ₹ 478.54 |
Salary/Rates Calculation
For the calculation of Per Day Salary (Daily Rates), you have to divide the Total Per Month by 26.
- Per Day Salary (Daily Rates) = Total Per Month ÷ 26
Official Notification
Maharashtra Revised Minimum Wages Notification January 2025 [PDF]
Note: To check the revised minimum wages for other scheduled employment categories in Maharashtra, please refer to the official notification.
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if any industries come under Gram Panchayat and the radius is within 20 Km, then which Zone should be applicable for those particular industries ?
Thank you for your query, Chetan.
If the industry falls under a Gram Panchayat and is located within a 20 km radius of a Municipal Corporation or Municipal Council, then the applicable zone is usually Zone II or Zone III, depending on the specific proximity and government notification.
However, it’s always advisable to refer to the latest government resolution or minimum wage notification for exact zoning criteria applicable to your area.
TDS on Labour should not be above 4% of wages.
Thank you for your input.
It seems you are referring to TDS on payments made to labour contractors or manpower supply agencies, which falls under Section 194C of the Income Tax Act.
In such cases, TDS is typically deducted at 1% (for individuals/HUF) or 2% (for others) of the total payment. There’s no specific 4% cap in the Act, but some organizations may follow internal guidelines not to exceed a certain percentage.
It’s important to ensure that deductions are made strictly as per the latest TDS provisions notified by the Income Tax Department.