The minimum wage rates in force in Maharashtra by skill category, how they have been revised over time and the official notification behind them.
Shops and commercial establishments, Zone I. Special allowance (VDA) Rs. 4,134 a month, up from Rs. 3,900. Basic: unskilled Rs. 10,021, semi-skilled Rs. 10,856, skilled Rs. 11,632. House rent allowance at 5% of basic plus VDA is shown separately (about Rs. 708 for unskilled). Zone III skilled total Rs. 14,574.
The Maharashtra Labour Commissioner's notification of 5 August 2026 revises minimum wages for July to December 2026. The special allowance (VDA) is Rs 4,134 a month, up from Rs 3,900, making the Zone I unskilled total Rs 14,155 in shops and commercial establishments.
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