Expected DA from 1.1.2025 Calculation Table

How to calculate Dearness Allowance from Jan 2025?

Calculating the Dearness Allowance (DA) from January 2025 is quite straightforward according to the 7th Pay Commission. You’ll need the AICPIN figures for the entire year from January to December 2024. These figures are based on the 2016 index and must be adjusted to reflect the base year of 2001. The conversion factor to transition the AICPIN data from 2016 to 2001 is 2.88. By multiplying the 2016 AICPIN figures by this factor, you will obtain the required data for 2001. Below is a clear step-by-step guide to determining the DA percentage for government employees and pensioners in India:

Step 1: Convert AICPIN to the year 2001.
Step 2: Sum the figures for all 12 months.
Step 3: Calculate the average for these 12 months.
Step 4: Determine the increase over the benchmark of 261.42.
Step 5: Divide this increase by 261.42.
Step 6: Round down to the nearest whole number, ignoring any decimals.

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Dearness Allowances Approval of a hike starting in July 2023 Cabinet meeting is scheduled for today, October 4, 2023, at 10:30AM. The Centre may provide a 4% DA increase to employees and pensioners ahead of Navratri on October 4, 2023. Before Navratri, the Modi government may enhance the dearness allowance for central employees and pensioners by 4%.

Dearness Allowance Hike from July, 2023

According to media reports, the Modi administration plans to give a major pre-Navratri gift to central employees and pensioners on October 4, 2023. An approval for boosting the dearness allowance of government employees and retirees is expected during a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Increase in dearness allowance is likely to be approved.

The Union Cabinet and the Economic Affairs Committee of the Cabinet will meet at 10:30 a.m. on October 4, 2023. During this meeting, the Modi government is expected to enhance the dearness allowance for central employees and pensioners. This judgement is critical because the Election Commission can announce assembly election dates in all five states at any time. The enforcement of the code of conduct will occur immediately after the release of election dates, making it difficult for the administration to make this decision.

DA hike for central government employees and pensioners in January 2024 likely to be a minimum of 4% taking the DA to 50%

A possible 4% increase in the 7th Pay Commission dearness allowance

Since July, central employees and pensioners have been waiting for an increase in their dearness allowance. The central government may increase the dearness allowance from 42% to 46% beginning July 1. The dearness allowance rise is expected to be included in the October wage, and arrears from July to September may also be distributed to central employees together with the October salary.

A timely gift before Navratri!

The Navratri festival begins on October 15, and Dussehra is on October 24. Furthermore, the Election Commission may issue assembly election dates at any time. As a result, the decision to boost the dearness allowance for central govt staffs and pensioners is expected to be made on Wednesday. The Central Government’s move will assist 47 lakh employees and 68 lakh retirees, relieving them of the burden of rising inflation.

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The All-India CPI-IW for June, 2023 increased by 1.7 points and stood at 136.4 (one hundred thirty six point four) points as per the press release by issued by Labour Bureau. Now, DA/DR from July, 2023 has been confirmed with this release.  This month CPI-IW is showing 4% increase in DA/DR from July, 2023 i.r.o. Central Govt Employees and Pensioners and be at 46% in 7th CPC DA/DR.  All expectations regarding future DA/DR ends here with this release.

All-India CPI-IW for June, 2023 increased by 1.7 points and stood at 136.4

Press release dated 31.07.2023 by Labour Bureau:-

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU

Shram Bureau Bhawan, Block No. 2,
Institutional Area, Sector 38 (West),
Chandigarh – 160036
Dated: 31st July, 2023

F.No. 5/1/2021-CPI

PRESS RELEASE

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – June, 2022

The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for the month of June, 2023 is being released in this press release.

Expected DA from July 2023 for Central Govt Employees 46% Confirmed

The All-India CPI-IW for June, 2023 increased by 1.7 points and stood at 136.4 (one hundred thirty six point four). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 1.26 per cent with respect to previous month compared to increase of 0.16 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago.

The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Food & Beverages group contributing 1.62 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Rice, Wheat, Wheat Atta, Arhar Dal, Moong Dal, Fish Fresh, Poultry Chicken, Egg-Hen, Apple, Banana, Brinjal, Carrot, Ginger, Cauliflower, Chili Green, Potato, Onion, Tomato, Cumin seed/Jira, Supari, Casual Wear, Canvas Shoes, Utensil, Medicine ayurvedic, etc. are responsible for the rise in index. However, this increase was largely checked by Mustard Oil, Palm Oil, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Lemon, Mango, Kerosene Oil, etc. putting downward pressure on the index.

At centre level, Angul- Talchar recorded a maximum increase of 8.5 points followed by Raipur and Labac- Silchar with 6.8 and 6.3 points respectively. Among others, 3 centres recorded increase between 5 to 5.9 points, 2 centres between 4 to 4.9 points, 10 centres between 3 to 3.9 points, 11 centres between 2 to 2.9 points, 28 centres between 1 to 1.9 points and 26 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. On the contrary, Mungel- Jamalpur recorded a maximum decrease of 1.1 point. Among others, 4 centers recorded decrease between 0.1 to 0.9 points.

The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of July, 2023 will be released on Thursday, 31st August, 2023. The same will also be available on the office website labourbureau.gov.in

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What will the AICPIN be in June 2023?

The All-India CPI-IW for June, 2023 increased by 1.7 points and stood at 136.4

What is the Expected DA in July 2023 ?

The dearness allowance (DA/DR) for central government employees and pensioners is expected to rise by 4% in July 2023. According to the 7th CPC DA Calculation, the expected DA from July 2023 is 46%.

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Expected DA From July 2023

From July 2023, it is projected that the Dearness Allowance would increase. Dearness Allowance (DA) is an essential benefit given to employees to offset the impacts of wage inflation and preserve their buying power. Government employees, as well as individuals in the public and specific private sectors, frequently receive this payment.

January DA order 2023

DA Calculation and Analysis

Every six months, on average, DA is reviewed and revised. DA is commonly computed as a percentage of an employee’s basic pay. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) statistics and other economic indicators are among the many elements taken into consideration during the revision process.

Expected DA from July 2023 is 46%

The Dearness Allowance is expected to rise to roughly 46% in the forthcoming month of July 2023. It’s crucial to remember that the real DA rate might change depending on things like geography and type of employment. The Indian government or the appropriate state government will formally publish the July 2023 DA rate in the upcoming months. The most accurate and recent information regarding the DA rates should be sought out by employees from their employers or the appropriate government agencies in order to stay informed.

The importance of DA

Dearness Allowance is essential for assisting workers in minimising the effects of growing living expenses and preserving their financial security. It strives to guarantee that employees can maintain their level of living and purchasing power in the face of inflationary challenges by routinely reviewing and adjusting DA.

Calculations for Expected Dearness Allowance

Employees can use an Expected Dearness Allowance Calculate to project their Dearness Allowance for July 2023. The DA rate for the chosen month is roughly calculated using current Consumer Price Index (CPI) data and other economic factors by this tool. The calculator will require that employees provide pertinent CPI data as well as other required details like location and work type. The findings of the calculator should not be taken as exact, as the actual DA rate may vary depending on the state of the economy and other variables. In order to ensure accuracy, employees should always confirm the most recent DA rates with their company or the appropriate government bodies.

Conclusion

Last but not least, it is predicted that the Expected DA From July 2023 will rise to about 46%. You can keep informed and up to date on the DA rates.

Expected DA July Calculation 2023

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Central Govt Employees and Pensioners with score of 1% increase in 1st month.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU

‘CLEREMONT’, SHIMLA -171004
DATED: 28 Feb, 2023

F.No. 5/1/2021-CPI

Press Release

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – January, 2023

The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for the month of January, 2023 is being released in this press release.

The All-India CPI-IW for January, 2023 increased by 0.5 points and stood at 132.8 (one hundred thirty two point eight). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.38 per cent with respect to previous month compared to decrease of 0.24 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago.

The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Housing group contributing 0.40 percentage points to the total change. At item level, House rent, Wheat, Wheat Atta, Cow Milk, Apple, Banana, Orange, Brinjal, Lady Finger, Kundru, Cumin Seed/Jira, Egg Hen, Cooked Meal, Pan Finished, Zarda, Medicine Allopathic, Toilet Soap, etc. are responsible for the rise in index. However, this increase was largely checked by Potato, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Peas, Onion, Capsicum, French Beans, Green Coriander Leaves, Radish, Tomato, Soyabean Oil, Sunflower Oil, Poultry Chicken, etc. putting downward pressure on the index.

At centre level, Coimbatore recorded a maximum increase of 3 points. Among others, 3 centres recorded increase between 2 to 2.1 points, 14 centres between 1 to 1.9 points and 39 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. On the contrary, Labac- Silchar recorded a maximum decrease of 1.5 points. Among others, 4 centers recorded decrease between 1 to 1.3 points and 21 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. Rest of five centers index remained stationary.

Year-on-year inflation for the month stood at 6.16 per cent compared to 5.50 per cent for the previous month and 5.84 per cent during the corresponding month a year before. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 5.69 per cent against 4.10 per cent of the previous month and 6.22 per cent during the corresponding month a year ago.

The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of February, 2023 will be released on Friday, 31st March, 2023. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureaunew.gov.in.

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Expected DA 2021

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU

F.No. 5/1/2021-CPI

‘CLEREMONT’, SHIMLA-171004
DATED: 30th November, 2021

Press Release

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – October, 2021

The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for the month of October, 2021 is being released in this press release.

The All-India CPI-IW for October, 2021 increased by 1.6 points and stood at 124.9 (one hundred twenty four and point nine). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 1.30 per cent with respect to previous month compared to an increase of 1.19 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago.

The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Food & Beverages group contributing 1.31 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Mustard Oil, Tomato, Onion, Brinjal, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Lady’s Finger, Peas, Potato, Cooking Gas, Petrol for Vehicle, etc. are responsible for the rise in index. However, this increase was largely checked by Moong Dal, Fish Fresh, Apple, Grapes, Orange, Ginger, etc. putting downward pressure on the index.

At centre level, Udham Singh Nagar recorded a maximum increase of 5.8 points followed by Ramgarh and Biswanath-Chariali with 4.6 points and 4.0 points respectively. Among others, 5 centres observed an increase between 3 to 3.9 points, 22·centres between 2 to 2.9 points, 39 centres between 1 to 1.9 points and 16 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. On the contrary, Ludhiana recorded a maximum decrease of 0.3 points followed by ldukki and Darjeeling with 0.2 points each.

Year-on-year inflation for the month stood at 4.50 per cent compared to 4.41 per cent for the previous month and 5.91 per cent during the corresponding month a year before. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 2.20 per cent against 2.26 per cent of the previous month and 8.21 per cent during the corresponding month a year ago.

Y-o-Y Inflation based on CPI-IW (Food and General)

All-India Group-wise CPI-IW for September and October, 2021

The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of November, 2021 will be released on Friday, 31st December, 2021. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureaunew.gov.in.

(Shyam Singh Negi)
Deputy Director General

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU

F.No. 5/1/2021-CPI

‘CLEREMONT’, SHIMLA-171004
DATED: 29th October, 2021

Press Release

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – September, 2021

The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the Mio Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for the month of September, 2021 is being released in this press release.

The All-India CPI-IW for September, 2021 increased by 0.3 points and stood at 123.3 (one hundred twenty three and point three) . On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.24 per cent with respect to previous month compared to an increase of 0.62 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago.

The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Fuel & Light group contributing 0.21 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Cooking Gas, Fire wood & Chips, Match Box, Poultry/Chicken, Mustard Oil, Brinjal, Sugar-white, Doctor/ Surgeon’s Fee, etc. are responsible for the rise in index. However, this increase was largely checked by Rice, Apple, Petrol for Vehicle, etc. putting downward pressure on the index.

At centre level , Haldia recorded maximum increase of 3.2 points followed by Tirunelveli and Darjeeling with 3 points each. Among others, 5 centres observed an increase between 2 to 2.9 points, 19 centres between 1 to 1.9 points and 36 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. On the contrary, Bokaro recorded a maximum decrease of 1.8 points followed by Chennai and Salem with 1.7 and 1.2 points respectively. Among others, 19 centres observed a decline between 0.1 to 0.9 points. Rest of 3 centres remained stationary.

Year-on-year inflation for the month stood at 4.41 per cent compared to 4.79 per cent for the previous month and 5.62 per cent during the corresponding month a year before. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 2.26 per cent against 4.83 per cent of the previous month and 7.51 per cent during the corresponding month a year ago.

All-India Group-wise CPI-IW for August and September, 2021

The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of October, 2021 will be released on Tuesday, 30th November , 2021. The same will also be available on the office website www .labourbureaunew .gov.in.

(Shyam Singh Negi)
Deputy Director General

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On September 30, 2021, the Labour Bureau of All India Consumer Price Index Number for the month of August, 2021 was announced. The August 2021 All-India CPI-IW rose by 0.1 point to 123.0. (one hundred twenty three).

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – August, 2021

The All-India CPI-IW for August, 2021 increased by 0.1 point and stood at 123.0 (one hundred twenty three). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.16 per cent with respect to previous month compared to an increase of 0.60 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago.

Expected DA 2021

Labour Bureau, an attached office of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for the month of August, 2021 is being released in this press release.

The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Miscellaneous group contributing 0.08 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Cow Milk, Dairy Milk, Mustard Oil, Palm Oil, Soyabean Oil, Almond, Sugar-white, Tea Leaf, Cooking Gas, Hospital / Nursing Home Charges, Petrol for Vehicle, Toilet Soap, etc. are responsible for the rise in index. However, this increase was largely checked by Rice, Eggs (Hen), Fish Fresh, Poultry / Chicken, Apple, Banana, Guava, Mausami, Bitter Gourd, Cucumber, Drum Stick, French Beans, Lady’s Finger, Onion, Potato, etc. putting downward pressure on the index.

At centre level, Ludhiana recorded maximum increase of 3.5 points followed by Jalpaiguri, Guwahati, Jalandhar and Munger-Jamalpur with 2.9 points, 2.6 points, 2.1 points and 2.0 points respectively. Among others, 11 centres observed an increase between 1 to 1.9 points and 33 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. On the contrary, Coonoorre corded a maximum decrease of 5.5 points followed by Tirunelveli with 2.2 points. Among others, 5 centres observed a decline between 1 to 1.9 points and 26 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. Rest of 6 centres remained stationary.

Year-on-year inflation for the month stood at 4.79 per cent compared to 5.27 per cent for the previous month and 5.63 per cent during the corresponding month a year before. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 4.83 per cent against 4.91 per cent of the previous month and 6.06per cent during the corresponding month a year ago.

Shri D.PS. Negi, Principal Advisor, Ministry of Labour & Employment said that All-India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) for August, 2021 increased to 123.0 points compared to 122.8 points for July, 2021.

Shri Negi further said that the increase observed in index is mainly due to items like Cow Milk, Dairy Milk, Mustard Oil, Palm Oil, Soyabean Oil, Almond, Sugar-white, Tea Leaf, Cooking Gas, Hospital / Nursing Home Charges, Petrol for Vehicle, Toilet Soap, etc. which experienced an increase in prices. General inflation for August, 2021 went down to 4.79 per cent compared to 5.27 per cent of previous month. Food inflation also moderated to 4.83 per cent from 4.91 per cent in the previous month.

All-India Group-wise CPI-IW for July and August, 2021

The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of September, 2021 will be released on Friday, 29th October, 2021

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If the AICPIN is not reduced next month, DA will be nearly 31 percent in July 2021.

Download the April 2021 AICPIN Press Release PDF – The April 2021 AICPIN increased by 0.5 points to 120.1.

The Labour Bureau has publishes the All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AI CPI-IW) for the month of April 2021. The index increased by 0.5 points and stood at 120.1 (one hundred twenty and point one). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.42 per cent with respect to a previous month whereas there was a decline of 0.92 per cent between corresponding months a year ago.

The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Food & Beverages group contributing 0.43 percentage points to the total change.

The increase is a minor one but giving considerable impact on expected Dearness Allowance, the CPI-IW upto the month of April 2021 is using for the calculation of the Dearness Allowance from July 2021, and two more figures are required for this. The government has frozen the DA till June 2021. Hence it is expected that the Hike DA will be available from the month of July 2021 or even earlier. The following table is showing that DA/DR from July 2021 is expected to be 31%. If next month’s CPI (IW) will reduce to more than 0.2 points be less than 119.9 points the DA/DR from July 2021 can stop at 30%.  With this four months figure, it is now clear that the rate of DA from July 2021 almost be 31%.

Expected DA from July 2021 – DA almost be 31%

Dearness Allowance table released or calculated by the 7th Central Pay Commission

The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of May, 2021 will be released on Wednesday 30th June, 2021. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureaunew.gov.in.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU

‘CLEREMONT’, SHIMLA-171004
DATED: 30th April, 2021

F.No. 5/1/2021-CPI

Press Release

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – March, 2021

The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for the month of March, 2021 is being released in this press release.

The All-India CPI-IW for March, 2021 increased by 0.6 points and stood at 119.6 (one hundred nineteen and point six). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.50 per cent with respect to previous month whereas there was a decline of 0.61 per cent between corresponding months a year ago.

The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Fuel & Light group contributing 0.40 percentage points to the total change. It was further supplemented by Miscellaneous group contributing 0.15 percentage points to the total rise. At item level, Cooking Gas, Petrol, Poultry Chicken, Edible Oils, Apple, Orange, Tea Leaf, Served & Processed Packaged Food, etc. are responsible for the rise in index. However, this increase was mostly checked by vegetables putting downward pressure on the index.

At centre level, Jamshedpur and Sangrur recorded maximum increase of 3.0 points each. Among others, 4 centres observed an increase between 2 to 2.9 points, 22 centres between 1 to 1.9 points and 45 centres between 0 to 0.9 points. On the contrary, Doom-Dooma Tinsukia recorded a maximum decrease of 3.2 points. Among others, 2 centres observed a decline between 2.0 to 2.9 points, another 2 centres between 1 to 1.9 points and remaining 10 centres between 0 to 0.9 points.

Year-on-year inflation for the month stood at 5.64 per cent compared to 4.48 per cent for the previous month and 5.50 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 5.36 per cent against 4.64 per cent of the previous month and 6.67 per cent during the corresponding month a year ago.

Y-o-Y Inflation based on CPI-IW (Food and General)

All-India Group-wise CPI-IW for February and March, 2021

CPI-IW: Groups Indices

The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of April, 2021 will be released on Monday 31st May, 2021. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureaunew.gov.in.

(Shyam Singh Negi)
Deputy Director General

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