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Press release on CPI Numbers for Industrial workers for the period Apr 2026

Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-press-release-on-cpi-numbers-for-industrial-workers-for-the-period-apr-2026) on 2026-05-29, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to provide the updated CPI numbers to facilitate the calculation of DA and to ensure that industrial workers receive fair compensation for the increase in the cost of living.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID central-press-release-on-cpi-numbers-for-industrial-workers-for-the-period-apr-2026
Category Labour Code
Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-06-30

Action Required

Employers must use the updated CPI numbers to calculate the DA for their industrial workers and adjust their salaries accordingly. They must also ensure that the revised salaries are paid to the workers within the stipulated timeframe.

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

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Labour Code
  • Dearness Allowance Rules

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers must use the updated CPI numbers to calculate the DA for their industrial workers and adjust their salaries accordingly. They must also ensure that the revised salaries are paid to the workers within the stipulated timeframe.
Compliance Deadline

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to provide the updated CPI numbers to facilitate the calculation of DA and to ensure that industrial workers receive fair compensation for the increase in the cost of living.

Summary

The Central Government has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers for industrial workers for the period of April 2026, which will be used to calculate the Dearness Allowance (DA) for industrial workers. This release is crucial for determining the salary and benefits of industrial workers across the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (central-press-release-on-cpi-numbers-for-industrial-workers-for-the-period-apr-2026)?
Central issued this notification, published on 2026-05-29.
What is Gazette Notification central-press-release-on-cpi-numbers-for-industrial-workers-for-the-period-apr-2026 about?
The purpose of this notification is to provide the updated CPI numbers to facilitate the calculation of DA and to ensure that industrial workers receive fair compensation for the increase 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-on-cpi-numbers-for-industrial-workers-for-the-period-apr-2026?
Employers must use the updated CPI numbers to calculate the DA for their industrial workers and adjust their salaries accordingly. They must also ensure that the revised salaries are paid to the workers within the stipulated timeframe. The compliance deadline is 2026-06-30.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification central-press-release-on-cpi-numbers-for-industrial-workers-for-the-period-apr-2026?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Payroll Manager, Compliance Officer, Employer, Factory Manager across the Manufacturing, Mining, All sector(s).