Category: Industry Insights

The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), is organizing a Nationwide Hackathon on CCTV Solutions for Law Enforcement in association with NCRB and CyberPeace Foundation. This Hackathon is being organised to encourage innovators, start-ups & research institutions to develop indigenous, secure, scalable and cost-effective CCTV solutions tailored to specific…

The Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi on May 6th 2025 has officially revised the wage structure for part-time workers, ensuring fairer compensation across varying hours of engagement. The revised wages are applicable with effect from April 1, 2025, and supersede the rates set under the previous circular dated September 9, 2020. Revised Monthly Wage Rates for…

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…

EPFO members should be aware of several significant changes in 2025 that will impact their provident fund management. 1) Simplified Member Profile Updates. Members can now update personal details such as name, date of birth, and marital status directly online without requiring employer verification. This change applies to members with Aadhaar-verified Universal Account Numbers (UAN) and…

The Government of Haryana has enacted the Haryana Contractual Employees (Security of Service) Amendment Act, 2025, which received the Governor’s assent on April 5, 2025, and was officially published on April 9, 2025, as Haryana Act No. 12 of 2025. This amendment makes a key change to the Haryana Contractual Employees (Security of Service) Act, 2024, aiming to bring clarity and consistency…

In a significant move aimed at enhancing data security and protecting the interests of Provident Fund (PF) members, the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has issued a circular on March 27, 2025, announcing a new policy that restricts employers from accessing employees’ past employment details. Key Highlights of the Circular: This policy is expected to streamline the…

In a significant move to support workers, the Government of Uttar Pradesh has released a notification on March 27, 2025, regarding the revision of Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) and minimum wages for various scheduled employments under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948. This revision will come into effect from April 1, 2025, and will apply to workers employed in 74 scheduled employments across the state. Key Highlights…

The Government of Assam has officially announced the revision of the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) and minimum wages for contract workers and laborers, effective 1st January 2025. This notification, issued on March 25, 2025, aims to ensure better financial support for workers across the state, addressing the rising cost of living. Key Highlights of the Notification: Revised VDA and Minimum Wages…

Measures pertaining to direct taxes taken by the government for reducing the compliance burden for smaller businesses and individual tax payers The Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs (MCGS- MSME) has been launched for providing 60% guarantee coverage by National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) to Member Lending Institutions (MLIs) for credit facility up…

On March 10, 2025, the Government of Kerala issued a circular addressing the welfare and safety of security personnel working in shops and other commercial establishments across the state. This directive is aimed at ensuring that security personnel, especially those working outdoors or in open spaces, are provided with essential facilities to safeguard their physical and mental health….