64% DA likely as per July 2026 inflation data
As per July 2026 inflation data from the Labour Bureau, the estimated dearness allowance (DA) for central government employees is projected to reach 64%. The July All India Consumer Price Index - Industrial Workers (AICPI-IW) reading stood at 153.2, marking a 1.3 point increase from June's inflation reading of 151.9. This brought the 12-month average inflation to approximately 149.21, resulting in a DA of around 64.38%, which may be rounded to 64%.
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