Kerala
Minimum WagesThe Kerala Minimum Wages CPI Notification ( Feb 2026)
Kerala published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: kerala-the-kerala-minimum-wages-cpi-notification-feb-2026) on 2026-03-17, filed under Minimum Wages. The purpose of this notification is to protect the interests of workers in Kerala by ensuring they receive a fair and minimum wage, adjusted for inflation, as per the state's labour laws.
| Issue Date | |
| Published | |
| Gazette ID | kerala-the-kerala-minimum-wages-cpi-notification-feb-2026 |
| Category | Minimum Wages |
Action Required
Employers in Kerala must review and adjust their payroll to ensure compliance with the new minimum wage rates, effective from February 2026. They must also maintain proper records of the wage payments to avoid any potential penalties.
Statutory Penalty Risk
Penalty under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, which may include fines and imprisonment for non-compliance
Statutes & Rules Amended
- The Minimum Wages Act, 1948
- Kerala Minimum Wages Rules
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers in Kerala must review and adjust their payroll to ensure compliance with the new minimum wage rates, effective from February 2026. They must also maintain proper records of the wage payments to avoid any potential penalties. |
| Compliance Deadline | |
| Statutory Penalty | Penalty under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, which may include fines and imprisonment for non-compliance |
Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to protect the interests of workers in Kerala by ensuring they receive a fair and minimum wage, adjusted for inflation, as per the state's labour laws.
Summary
The Kerala government has issued a notification regarding the minimum wages CPI for the state, effective from February 2026. This notification aims to adjust the minimum wages according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to ensure fair compensation for workers in Kerala.