Dearness Allowance
DA Hike 2026: Expert decodes how Dearness Allowance is calculated, approved and when the revised rate takes effect
DA Hike 2026 explained: Know how Dearness Allowance is calculated using CPI-IW data, when the July revision takes effect, and how retrospective payments and arrears work. Having a conceptual understanding of these aspects can help in better financial planning.
3 min read15 Aug 2026DA hike: Minimum pension, variable DA, EPF ceiling increases — Trade union BMS to hold demonstrations on 17 August
Trade union, the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), said it will hold nationwide demonstrations on 17 August over long-pending workers' issues. Demands include Minimum pension, variable DA, and EPF ceiling increase.
2 min read14 Aug 2026DA hike: West Bengal govt to launch website for 7th pay commission — Check top updates here
DA hike: The West Bengal government will launch a dedicated website for its 7th pay commission, according to a senior official. The panel will post proceedings and official information on the portal.
2 min read11 Aug 20268th Pay Commission Demand: Pensioners want DA revised every 3 months, DR merged with pension at 25%
8th Pay Commission: Bharat Pensioners Samaj has urged the Commission to revise DA and DR quarterly, merge DR at 25%, raise minimum pension to ₹45,000 and ensure pension parity.
2 min read11 Aug 20268th Pay Commission: Govt gives status report in Lok Sabha; what employees should know
The government said the 8th Pay Commission was given 18 months from the date of its constitution to submit its report. Here's who could benefit and what remains undecided on salaries and pensions.
2 min read10 Aug 2026DA hike: How is dearness allowance for govt employees calculated? We explain the formula
As per recommendation of the 7th central pay commission, Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners is calculated using data from the AICPI index's 12-month average. Here's how…
3 min read9 Aug 2026DA news: Punjab committed to pay DA dues, exploring legal options, says FM, even as employees threaten strike on 27 Aug
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the state govt is considering legal options, including appealing to the Supreme Court, after the Punjab HC directed it to clear pending DA within 15 days.
3 min read8 Aug 2026DA hike: West Bengal govt notifies 38% dearness allowance, wage increase for employees from 1 October
The West Bengal government has notified a 38% hike in DA and DR for employees and pensioners, with effect from 1 October, just ahead of Durga Puja festivities. Check the latest updates here.
2 min read7 Aug 2026Central govt employees' DA hike: July 2026 calculation complete after CPI-IW data, 3% rise likely
The June CPI-IW data has completed the calculation for the July 2026 Dearness Allowance revision under the 7th Pay Commission. Here's why the official inflation numbers point to a likely 3% hike and what it could mean for employees and pensioners.
3 min read6 Aug 2026DA hikes: From Finance Ministry to railways and banks — Here's a look at all the dearness allowance announcements so far
Dearness Allowance or DA is a percentage of basic salary, reviewed twice annually, and aimed at offsetting the impact of inflation for government employees and pensioners. Here's a look at all the dearness allowance announcements so far…
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