INCOME TAX3 Oct 2026
DA hike 2027: Dearness Allowance may rise to 67% from January | How much more could employees get? | Mint
Central government employees and pensioners may see Dearness Allowance (DA) rise to 67% from January 2027, up from 63% now. It's still an estimate, based on Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers data. Four more monthly readings and a government decision will fix the final rate. If approved, someone on ₹30,000 basic pay gets about ₹1,200 extra a month.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The DA and DR rate could rise to 67% from January 2027, which is 4 percentage points above the current 63% from July 2026.
- The indicative calculation is 65.03% based on CPI-IW of 154.4 for August 2026, but the final rate depends on readings for September to December.
- A 4 percentage-point increase means ₹1,200 more a month on ₹30,000 basic pay, ₹1,600 on ₹40,000 and ₹2,000 on ₹50,000.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Nothing needs to be done right now, since the January 2027 DA rate is not yet confirmed. Wait for the official government order, then check your revised salary or pension slip before adjusting your monthly budget.
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