The Maharashtra Government has revised the Dearness Allowance (DA) applicable under the Minimum Wages Act for the period July 2026 to December 2026. Employers should update payroll calculations and ensure wages are paid as per the revised DA rates applicable to their scheduled employment and employee category. The notification contains industry-wise revised DA rates for compliance.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification | Maharashtra Dearness Allowance (DA) Revision |
| Applicable Period | July 2026 to December 2026 |
| Applicable To | Scheduled Employments covered under the Maharashtra Minimum Wages notification |
| Who Should Comply? | Employers covered under the applicable scheduled employments |
| Required Action | Update payroll as per the revised DA rates |
| Effective Wages | Pay employees as per the revised Minimum Wages (Basic + DA) |
| Compliance | Update wage registers and maintain statutory records |
| Impact | Employers must ensure payment of revised minimum wages to avoid non-compliance. |
