The Government of Tamil Nadu (TN) has revised the minimum wages with immediate effect for Shops & Commercial Establishments. The Basic Salary has been increased for the first time in five years, and the Dearness Allowance (DA) has also been revised along with the Basic. Although the TN Gazette published these changes in September 2024, the gazette copy has not yet been circulated to all employers, chambers of commerce, or other associations. Consequently, employers are requested to implement the revised minimum wage (Basic + DA) from November 1, 2024, rather than the original publication date. Please refer the Basic in the attached gazette copy & DA revised as Rs. 7112/-. If you are an employer, implement it immdly, If you are an employee, please request your company to enhance the minimum wage according to this gazette.