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Press release of the CPI Numbers to the Industrial Workers for the month of Jan 2026

Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-press-release-of-the-cpi-numbers-to-the-industrial-workers-for-the-month-of-jan-2026) on 2026-02-27, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to inform industrial workers about the CPI numbers and the subsequent adjustment in their DA to ensure they are adequately compensated for the rise in the cost of living.

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Gazette ID central-press-release-of-the-cpi-numbers-to-the-industrial-workers-for-the-month-of-jan-2026
Category Labour Code
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-03-31

Action Required

Employers must adjust the DA of their industrial workers based on the released CPI numbers to ensure compliance with the labour laws. They should also update their payroll systems to reflect the changes.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorPayroll ManagerCompliance OfficerEmployerFactory Manager
Industries Impacted:
ManufacturingMiningConstructionAll

Statutes & Rules Amended

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers must adjust the DA of their industrial workers based on the released CPI numbers to ensure compliance with the labour laws. They should also update their payroll systems to reflect the changes.
Compliance Deadline

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to inform industrial workers about the CPI numbers and the subsequent adjustment in their DA to ensure they are adequately compensated for the rise in the cost of living.

Summary

The Central Government has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers for industrial workers for the month of January 2026, which will be used to calculate the Dearness Allowance (DA) for the workers. This press release is crucial for industrial workers as it affects their salary and benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (central-press-release-of-the-cpi-numbers-to-the-industrial-workers-for-the-month-of-jan-2026)?
Central issued this notification, published on 2026-02-27.
What is Gazette Notification central-press-release-of-the-cpi-numbers-to-the-industrial-workers-for-the-month-of-jan-2026 about?
The purpose of this notification is to inform industrial workers about the CPI numbers and the subsequent adjustment in their DA to ensure they are adequately compensated for the rise in the cost of living.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official notification is published by the respective State Government and is linked directly from this page for your reference and download.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification central-press-release-of-the-cpi-numbers-to-the-industrial-workers-for-the-month-of-jan-2026?
Employers must adjust the DA of their industrial workers based on the released CPI numbers to ensure compliance with the labour laws. They should also update their payroll systems to reflect the changes. The compliance deadline is 2026-03-31.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification central-press-release-of-the-cpi-numbers-to-the-industrial-workers-for-the-month-of-jan-2026?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Payroll Manager, Compliance Officer, Employer, Factory Manager across the Manufacturing, Mining, Construction, All sector(s).