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Press release on CPI numbers for Industrial Workers for the month of Jul 2026

Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-press-release-on-cpi-numbers-for-industrial-workers-for-the-month-of-jul-2026) on 2026-08-31, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to inform industrial workers and employers about the updated CPI numbers, which will be used to adjust the wages and allowances of industrial workers.

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Gazette ID central-press-release-on-cpi-numbers-for-industrial-workers-for-the-month-of-jul-2026
Category Labour Code
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-09-30

Action Required

Employers must update the Dearness Allowance (DA) for their industrial workers based on the new CPI numbers, and ensure that the revised wages and allowances are paid accordingly. This may involve recalculating the wages and allowances for the month of July 2026.

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

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Labour Code
  • Dearness Allowance Rules

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers must update the Dearness Allowance (DA) for their industrial workers based on the new CPI numbers, and ensure that the revised wages and allowances are paid accordingly. This may involve recalculating the wages and allowances for the month of July 2026.
Compliance Deadline

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to inform industrial workers and employers about the updated CPI numbers, which will be used to adjust the wages and allowances of industrial workers.

Summary

The Central Government has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers for industrial workers for the month of July 2026, which will be used to calculate the Dearness Allowance (DA) for industrial workers. This release is a regular update to reflect the changes in the cost of living for industrial workers in India.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (central-press-release-on-cpi-numbers-for-industrial-workers-for-the-month-of-jul-2026)?
Central issued this notification, published on 2026-08-31.
What is Gazette Notification central-press-release-on-cpi-numbers-for-industrial-workers-for-the-month-of-jul-2026 about?
The purpose of this notification is to inform industrial workers and employers about the updated CPI numbers, which will be used to adjust the wages and allowances of industrial workers.
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-on-cpi-numbers-for-industrial-workers-for-the-month-of-jul-2026?
Employers must update the Dearness Allowance (DA) for their industrial workers based on the new CPI numbers, and ensure that the revised wages and allowances are paid accordingly. This may involve recalculating the wages and allowances for the month of July 2026. The compliance deadline is 2026-09-30.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification central-press-release-on-cpi-numbers-for-industrial-workers-for-the-month-of-jul-2026?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Payroll Manager, Compliance Officer, Employer, Factory Manager across the Manufacturing, Mining, Construction, All sector(s).