Tamil Nadu announces Deepavali bonus for 5,190 sugar mill workers

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The festival payout will cover 18 sugar mills, with eligible workers receiving between 10 and 20 per cent in bonus and ex-gratia.

By PTI

Updated - November 03, 2026 at 07:46 AM. | Chennai

Tamil Nadu has announced Deepavali bonus and ex-gratia payments for workers and employees of 18 cooperative and public sector sugar mills. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto

Chennai The Tamil Nadu government on Monday announced bonus and ex-gratia to workers and employees of cooperative and public sector sugar mills across the state for the financial year 2025–26 ahead of the upcoming Deepavali festival.

According to an official release, the initiative, ordered by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, aims to ensure that workers can celebrate the upcoming festival with joy.

There are currently 16 cooperative and two public sector sugar mills operating in the state. Under the new order, workers at the Subramaniya Siva and Kallakurichi-II cooperative sugar mills - both of which have a registered allocable surplus - will receive a maximum bonus of 20 percent. This includes an 8.33 percent statutory bonus and an 1.67 percent ex-gratia payment.

For the remaining 14 cooperative and two public sector sugar mills, the government has sanctioned a total bonus of 10 per cent, comprising an 8.33 per cent statutory bonus and a 1.67 per cent ex-gratia component.

This festive announcement is set to benefit approximately 5,190 workers and employees across all 18 mills. The gesture will entail the state government an expenditure of Rs 351.40 lakh.

Published on November 3, 2026

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