India: National floor minimum wage increased

On July 1st 2015, the central government of India increased the national floor level minimum wage from 137 rupees (approximately 2.16 US dollars) per day to 160 rupees (approximately 2.53 US dollars) per day. The national floor level minimum wage is not mandatory, but states are advised to set minimum wages that are not lower than the national floor level. A complex minimum wage system operates in India — it differs from state to state and according to sector and occupational or skill level.

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