Notification Details
Issued by the Office of the Labour Commissioner, Mumbai, on 04 August 2025
Under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948
Applicable period: 01 July 2025 to 31 December 2025
Covers 64 scheduled employments across Maharashtra
Wage Structure Components
Comprises Basic Rate of Wages and Special Allowance (Variable Dearness Allowance)
Total Minimum Monthly Wage = Basic Wage + Special Allowance
Zonal Classification
Minimum wages are provided for three zones:
Zone I – Metropolitan and urban regions
Zone II – Semi-urban areas
Zone III – Rural and less-developed regions
Categories of Workers
Wage rates vary by skill level:
Skilled
Semi-skilled
Unskilled
Select industries also specify Highly Skilled and Supervisory roles
Industries Covered (Selected Examples)
Includes diverse sectors such as:
Construction, textile, healthcare, transportation
Hospitality, agriculture, chemical, engineering
Sanitation, multiplexes, printing, bakery, bidi & tobacco
Institutional farming and municipal services
Key Observations
Specific rates include monthly and daily formats, depending on employment type
Special allowances differ by zone but are consistent across roles within the same zone
Piece rates are mentioned for select trades like brick making and bidi rolling
This order overrides earlier wage notifications for the mentioned period
