The Latest Breaking News from AICPI

DA hike for July 2026: 64% Dearness Allowance likely after latest inflation data; when can central government employees get it?

AICPI IW July 2026 Index: The estimated dearness allowance for central government employees has soared to 64%, driven by the July 2026 AICPI-IW reading of 153.2. This index, compiled monthly by the Labour Bureau from retail price data across India, leads to a biannual revision of DA in January and…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

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

The April 2026 AICPI-IW data has raised expectations of a possible 3% dearness allowance (DA) hike for central government employees, though the final rate will depend on May and June inflation data. The 12-month average AICPI-IW from May 2025 to April 2026 stands at 147.51, translating to an estimated DA…

The Economic Times · Jun 1