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DA hike after August inflation data: Will dearness allowance rise to 65%? How it may impact salaries of Level 1-10 central government employees

In August 2026, the Labour Bureau revealed a rise in the All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers. This uptick translates into an estimated Dearness Allowance of 65%, signaling a welcome increase for many employees. As the central government regularly adjusts DA based on this data, employees may soon…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

DA hike for central government employees: Can Finance Ministry announce dearness allowance this week? Experts weigh in

DA hike: Central government employees are eagerly awaiting news of a potential 63% DA hike, with insiders suggesting the announcement could arrive within the week. Historically, these announcements align with major festivals like Dussehra, giving them additional significance. The DA is usually calculated from the average All India Consumer Price…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

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

A dipping graph in occupational safety

There is a need for a comprehensive review of labour inspection and the labour statistical system 

The Hindu · Feb 13, 2022