Central
Labour CodePress 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.
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| Published | |
| Gazette ID | central-press-release-on-cpi-numbers-for-industrial-workers-for-the-period-apr-2026 |
| Category | Labour Code |
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.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- Labour Code
- Dearness Allowance Rules
Compliance Impact
| 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. |
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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.