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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Shaghil Bilali

Will DA hike for central government employees be 3% in June 2026? Here's what latest consumer inflation data suggests

The Labour Bureau has released the April data of All India Consumer Price Index – Industrial Workers (AICPI-IW), leading to speculation about the possible dearness allowance (DA) hike in June 2026. However, to know that, we will have to wait for AICPI-IW data for May and June 2026, but the April data gives us an indication about a possible hike of 3%. Know how!

AICPI-IW reading for April 2026

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