Bonus Eligibility Wage Ceiling Prescribed under Code on Wages, 2019

Notification/Circular No.: S.O. 4711(E) dated August 25, 2026
Applicable Act/Rules: Code on Wages, 2019
Applicable Section/Rule: Section 26(1)
Effective Date: November 21, 2025

The Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, issued Notification S.O. 4711(E) dated August 25, 2026, under sub-section (1) of section 26 of the Code on Wages, 2019, determining the wage limit for employees to whom bonus is payable as specified under the said sub-section.

Every employee drawing wages not exceeding ₹21,000 per month shall be paid bonus as specified in sub-section (1) of section 26 of the Code on Wages, 2019.

The notification shall be deemed to have come into force on November 21, 2025.

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