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Press release on CPI numbers for the month of Dec 2025 for Industrial Workers

Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-press-release-on-cpi-numbers-for-the-month-of-dec-2025-for-industrial-workers) on 2026-01-30, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to inform stakeholders about the latest CPI numbers to facilitate the calculation of DA for industrial workers.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID central-press-release-on-cpi-numbers-for-the-month-of-dec-2025-for-industrial-workers
Category Labour Code
Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-02-28

Action Required

Employers must use the released CPI numbers to calculate the DA for their industrial workers and update their salaries accordingly. This may involve revising the salary structures and benefits of the employees.

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

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Labour Code
  • Dearness Allowance Rules

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers must use the released CPI numbers to calculate the DA for their industrial workers and update their salaries accordingly. This may involve revising the salary structures and benefits of the employees.
Compliance Deadline

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to inform stakeholders about the latest CPI numbers to facilitate the calculation of DA for industrial workers.

Summary

The Central Government has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers for the month of December 2025, 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-the-month-of-dec-2025-for-industrial-workers)?
Central issued this notification, published on 2026-01-30.
What is Gazette Notification central-press-release-on-cpi-numbers-for-the-month-of-dec-2025-for-industrial-workers about?
The purpose of this notification is to inform stakeholders about the latest CPI numbers to facilitate the calculation of DA for 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-the-month-of-dec-2025-for-industrial-workers?
Employers must use the released CPI numbers to calculate the DA for their industrial workers and update their salaries accordingly. This may involve revising the salary structures and benefits of the employees. The compliance deadline is 2026-02-28.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification central-press-release-on-cpi-numbers-for-the-month-of-dec-2025-for-industrial-workers?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Payroll Manager, Compliance Officer, Employer, Factory Manager across the Manufacturing, Mining, Construction, All sector(s).