Noida protests that erupted on Monday has impacted about 80 per cent of the industries in the area, according to Sudhir Srivastava of the Noida Entrepreneurs Association.Speaking with The Tribune, Srivastava said industries are facing about Rs 2,000 – Rs 3,000 loss per day due to the workers protest in Noida. There are number of companies operating across Noida and each company is facing various kinds of losses.“At the moment, manufacturing companies are bearing heavy losses, exporters are already facing delay of consignment due to the Iran war and this protest adds to the companies’ woes,” he said.Srivastava further said that the Centre should keep the salary structure similar across India, as this would create uniformity and won’t force workers to move from one state to another.He said that the Centre should make some effective policies under the ‘Make in India’ campaign to address the challenges of workers and pay disparities. “So far, there has not been any response or support from the government,” he said.The violent protests have disrupted the electronics manufacturing activities in Noida, with firms such as Dixon Technologies, Optiemus Electronics, Lava International, OPPO, Vivo and Samsung, which manufacture smartphones and other consumer electronics in the area, facing challenges to continue operations.The protest also hit the garment hub in Noida. As of March 2026, exports from the Noida apparel cluster were expected to be around Rs 55,000 crore, making it one of India’s biggest centres for clothing manufacturing. The protest is likely to adversely impact the garment industry’s revenue.A fresh protest erupted in Noida’s Sector 80 on Tuesday, as workers agitating over low wages clashed with the police, with some resorting to stone-pelting. The police intervened to disperse the crowd, chasing away protesters and eventually clearing the area.Before the situation turned violent, police officials were seen trying to explain the proposed wage hike to workers, who were demanding a minimum monthly salary of Rs 20,000. The authorities later said that certain miscreants attempted to exploit the situation and incite unrest.In the wake of the unrest, the Uttar Pradesh Government has increased minimum wages across worker categories, with revised rates coming into effect retrospectively from April 1, officials said on Tuesday.