New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- Industrial associations from Ludhiana have requested the central government to revise India's overtime payment laws to bring them in line with international labour standards.

They argue that the current policy puts Indian manufacturers at a competitive disadvantage compared to global peers.

A delegation led by the Chamber of Industrial and Commercial Undertakings (CICU) met Vandana Gurnani, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, urging amendments to Section 59 of the Factories Act, 1948, reported Indian Express.

Presently, Indian law mandates double wages (200%) for overtime work. The industry body has proposed reducing this rate to 150%, in line with the International Labour Organization (ILO) recommendatio...