Minimum wages in India serve as a cornerstone of labour protection and income equality. As 2025 unfolds, legislative developments have added fresh layers of complexity to this dynamic regulatory terrain. From state-level notifications to central policies in waiting, businesses are under increasing pressure to understand and comply with evolving standards.
This guide demystifies the latest wage updates, offers a breakdown of state-wise changes, and prepares you for the upcoming shift from the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 to the long-awaited Code on Wages, 2019. Whether you’re an HR manager, compliance officer, or small business owner, this article will help you navigate these changes confidently.
Minimum Wages in India 2025 in Comparison with Last Year
In 2024, India’s minimum wage framework continued to embody the values of equitable labor standards as laid out in the Minimum Wages Act, 1948. Both the Central and State Governments remained empowered to define wage floors, adapting them to socio-economic and industrial realities.
However, as we step into 2025, the wage landscape has grown more nuanced. Several states have already rolled out fresh notifications. Others have postponed revisions or extended existing wage slabs due to economic uncertainties. This makes it challenging for businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions to stay legally aligned.
Accordingly, this updated edition offers an exhaustive look at the newly published minimum wage notifications by state. Additionally, it explores expected transitions under the Code on Wages, 2019—a consolidated framework that aims to replace the archaic structure of wage regulation in India.
MINIMUM WAGES FOR STATES ACROSS INDIA
| SNo. | Central/ State/ Union Territories | Release Date | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Sphere | 28.03.2025 | 01.04.2025 – View PDF |
| 2 | Andaman and Nicobar | 23.12.2024 | 01.01.2025 – View PDF |
| 3 | Andhra Pradesh | 10.04.2025 | 01.04.2025 – View PDF |
| 4 | Arunachal Pradesh | 01.07.2016 | 01.04.2016 – View PDF |
| 5 | Assam | 25.03.2025 | 01.01.2025 – View PDF |
| 6 | Bihar | 30.09.2024 | 01.10.2024 – View PDF |
| 7 | Chandigarh | 07.01.2025 | 01.10.2025 – View PDF |
| 8 | Chhattisgarh | 25.09.2024 | 01.10.2024 – View PDF |
| 9 | Dadar and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu | 09.05.2025 | 01.04.2025 09.05.2025 – View PDF |
| 10 | Delhi | 15.04.2025 | 01.04.2025 – View PDF |
| 11 | Goa | 10.04.2025 | 01.04.2025 – View PDF |
| 12 | Gujarat | 26.04.2025 | 01.04.2025 – View PDF |
| 13 | Haryana | 04.04.2025 | 01.01.2025 – View PDF |
| 14 | Himachal Pradesh | 23.09.2024 | 01.04.2024 – View PDF |
| 15 | Jammu & Kashmir | 12.10.20.22 | 17.10.2022 – View PDF |
| 16 | Jharkhand | 14.10.2024 | 01.10.2024 – View PDF |
| 17 | Karnataka | 17.03.2025 | 01.04.2025 – View PDF |
| 18 | Kerala | 20.02.2025 | 01.03.2025 – View PDF |
| 19 | Ladakh | 02.11.2022 | 02.11. 2022 – View PDF |
| 20 | Lakshadweep | 01.05.2017 | 01.05.2017 – View PDF |
| 21 | Madhya Pradesh | 06.03.2025 28.03.2025 | 01.10.2024 – View PDF 01.04.2025 – View PDF |
| 22 | Maharashtra | 24.02.2025 20.02.2025 | 01.01.2025 – View PDF 01.04.2025 – View PDF |
| 23 | Manipur | 27.12.2016 | 27.12.2016 – View PDF |
| 24 | Meghalaya | 03.12.2024 | 01.10.2024 – View PDF |
| 25 | Mizoram | 16.06.2023 | 01.04.2023 – View PDF |
| 26 | Nagaland | 14.06.2019 | 14.06.2019 – View PDF |
| 27 | Odisha | 30.04.2025 | 01.04.2025 – View PDF |
| 28 | Puducherry | 13.11.2024 08.05.2025 | 01.07.2024 – View PDF 01.01.2025 – View PDF |
| 29 | Punjab | 16.04.2025 | 01.03.2025 – View PDF |
| 30 | Rajasthan | 02.05.2025 | 01.10.2024 – View PDF |
| 31 | Sikkim | 11.07.2022 | 11.07.2022 – View PDF |
| 32 | Tamil Nadu | 03.03.2025 | 01.04.2025 – View PDF |
| 33 | Telangana | 17.04.2025 | 01.04.2025 – View PDF |
| 34 | Tripura | 12.12.2024 13.01.2025 | 07.12.2024 – View PDF 01.01.2025 – View PDF |
| 35 | Uttar Pradesh | 16.10.2024 03.01.2025 19.02.2025 27.03.2025 | 01.10.2024 – View PDF 01.01.2025 – View PDF 01.02.2025 – View PDF 01.04.2025 – View PDF |
| 36 | Uttarakhand | 21.02.2025 | 01.02.2025 – View PDF |
| 37 | West Bengal | 04.12.2025 | 01.01.2025 – View PDF |
With regional diversity and economic volatility shaping labor laws, India’s minimum wage framework is undergoing a significant transformation. The revised thresholds underscore a broader intent—promoting fair wages while balancing economic sustainability.
Employers must remain agile, continuously reviewing compliance practices and monitoring notifications from labor departments. As the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 prepares to make way for the Code on Wages, 2019, understanding these changes is not just prudent—it’s essential.
To explore the comprehensive landscape of state-wise wage revisions and prepare for impending legal transitions, we highly recommend reading the complete Minimum Wages in India 2024 guide and keeping up with the continuously updating Minimum Wages in India 2025 guide. It’s designed to offer clarity, confidence, and compliance—everything a responsible employer needs in this shifting regulatory era.
