INCOME TAX26 Sept 2026
DA hike July 2026: Will DA rise to 64% from 60%? ₹18,000, to ₹56,100 basic salary | Calculate your likely increase | Mint
The government may raise Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees from 60% to 64% from July 2026, based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. It's still an estimate, since no final rate is announced. The employees' Confederation wants the process sped up before the festive season, so arrears and revised salary payments can be settled. Wait for the official announcement.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The existing DA/DR rate stands at 60% from January 2026, and estimates suggest it may rise to 64%.
- For a basic pay of Rs 56,100, DA would rise by Rs 2,244 a month if the 64% rate is approved.
- The Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers has asked the Department of Expenditure to speed up the July 2026 DA/DR instalment, effective 1 July.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you are a central government employee, don't rework your budget yet. The 64% figure is only an estimate, so wait for the Centre's official DA announcement and then check your payslip or arrears credit.
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