Tamil Nadu Deepavali Bonus 2026: CM Vijay Announces 20% Bonus for 2.6 Lakh PSU Employees

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has announced a Deepavali bonus of up to 20% for eligible C and D category employees working in state public sector undertakings (PSUs). The announcement is expected to benefit approximately 2.6 lakh employees across various public sector organisations.

According to the government statement, the bonus package will involve a total expenditure of ₹367.20 crore. Eligible employees will receive a minimum bonus of ₹8,400 and a maximum of ₹16,800.

Deepavali Bonus 2026: Key Details

Announced by: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay

Beneficiaries: Approximately 2.6 lakh employees

Bonus: Up to 20%

Minimum amount: ₹8,400

Maximum amount: ₹16,800

Total government expenditure: ₹367.20 crore

Eligible categories: C and D category employees of specified public sector undertakings

Bonus for Employees of Profit-Making PSUs

Eligible C and D category employees working in profit-making public sector enterprises will receive a bonus of 8.33% and an ex gratia payment of 11.67%, bringing the total benefit to 20%.

The organisations covered include the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporations, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation and Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers` Federation.

Bonus for PSUs Without Allocable Surplus

Employees working in public sector enterprises that do not have an allocable surplus will receive a bonus of 8.33% and an ex gratia payment of 1.67%, according to the announcement.

These organisations include the Tamil Nadu Housing Board and the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board.

Special Benefits for Other Employees

Eligible employees of the Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board will receive a bonus of 8.33%.

Meanwhile, temporary workers employed by the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation will receive an ex gratia payment of ₹3,000.

The government has also stated that separate orders will be issued for employees of other cooperative and allied institutions.

Deepavali Bonus to Benefit 2.6 Lakh Workers

The Tamil Nadu government said the announcement was intended to support employees during the Deepavali festival and encourage them to celebrate with greater enthusiasm.

The bonus package is expected to provide financial assistance to eligible workers across several state public sector organisations.