Central
Labour CodePress release on CPI Numbers for Industrial workers for month of May 2026
Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-press-release-on-cpi-numbers-for-industrial-workers-for-month-of-may-2026) on 2026-06-30, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to inform industrial workers and employers about the latest CPI numbers to facilitate the calculation of Dearness Allowance (DA) and ensure timely payment of salaries.
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| Gazette ID | central-press-release-on-cpi-numbers-for-industrial-workers-for-month-of-may-2026 |
| Category | Labour Code |
Action Required
Employers must use the released CPI numbers to calculate the Dearness Allowance (DA) for their industrial workers and adjust their salaries accordingly. They should also ensure that the revised salaries are paid on time to avoid any non-compliance issues.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- Labour Code
- Dearness Allowance Rules
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers must use the released CPI numbers to calculate the Dearness Allowance (DA) for their industrial workers and adjust their salaries accordingly. They should also ensure that the revised salaries are paid on time to avoid any non-compliance issues. |
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Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to inform industrial workers and employers about the latest CPI numbers to facilitate the calculation of Dearness Allowance (DA) and ensure timely payment of salaries.
Summary
The Central Government has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers for industrial workers for the month of May 2026, which will be used to calculate the Dearness Allowance (DA) for industrial workers. This press release provides the latest CPI numbers, which is crucial for determining the DA and thereby the salary of industrial workers.