Punjab Issues New Minimum Wages Across All Categories
Punjab Govt notifies revised minimum wage rates for all scheduled employments, effective March 1, 2025, based on updated CPI index series.
Iron Ore Mining Industry Gets New Status Extension
Centre extends ‘public utility service’ status for Iron Ore Mining under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, for six more months from April 14, 2025.
AP Govt Seeks Feedback on New Amendments to Factories Rules
Andhra Pradesh invites objections and suggestions on revised eligibility norms for Welfare Officers under Rule 76-B(2) of Factories Rules, 1950.
Haryana Issues New Minimum Wages Effective January 1, 2025
Haryana notifies a 3.36% hike in minimum wages from Jan 1, 2025, based on rise in Consumer Price Index, impacting various sectors including brick kilns.
Gujarat Hikes Special Allowance for Workers from April 2025
Gujarat raises daily special allowance by ₹10.50 for workers in shipbreaking, cleaning, and agarbatti sectors, effective April 1 to September 30, 2025.
MP Issues New Minimum Wages Effective April 2025
MP updates minimum wages and VDA for workers across sectors from April to September 2025, ensuring fair pay aligned with cost-of-living changes.
Jute Commissioner Sets Maximum Ex-Factory Price for Jute Bags for April 2025
The Jute Commissioner has announced the fixed maximum ex-factory price for 580gm “Type-A” and “Type-B” jute bags for the month of April 2025. This decision was notified on April 9, 2025 and aims to regulate the pricing of essential jute packaging materials.
Bureau of Energy Efficiency Revises Star Rating Band For Hard & Glass Top Type Chest Freezers
The amendments specifically alter Table 3.1 and Table 3.2 of the notification dated February 2, 2023. These tables outline the Annual Energy Consumption for the star rating bands for Hard Top type Chest Freezers and Glass Top type Chest Freezers.
New Boilers Act, 2025 Tightens Safety Standards
The Indian government has enacted the Boilers Act, 2025, a legislation aimed at enhancing the safety and standardization of boilers and boiler components across the country. The Act which was published on April 4, 2025, will come into force on future dates to be notified by the Central Government. The new Act repeals the Boilers Act, 1923 and introduces regulations for manufacturing, inspection, repair, and operation of boilers.
PPCB – New Uniform Policy for Compressed Biogas Plants
PPCB issues new policy for CBG plants, aligning with CPCB guidelines to promote sustainability, simplify regulations, and protect public health.
