Central
Labour CodePress release on CPI numbers for Industrial Workers for the month of Feb 2026
Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-press-release-on-cpi-numbers-for-industrial-workers-for-the-month-of-feb-2026) on 2026-03-30, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to inform employers and industrial workers about the latest CPI numbers to facilitate the calculation of Dearness Allowance (DA) and ensure compliance with labour laws.
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| Gazette ID | central-press-release-on-cpi-numbers-for-industrial-workers-for-the-month-of-feb-2026 |
| Category | Labour Code |
Action Required
Employers must use the released CPI numbers to calculate the Dearness Allowance (DA) payable to their employees for the month of February 2026. They should also ensure that the DA is paid accordingly 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) payable to their employees for the month of February 2026. They should also ensure that the DA is paid accordingly to avoid any non-compliance issues. |
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Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to inform employers and industrial workers about the latest CPI numbers to facilitate the calculation of Dearness Allowance (DA) and ensure compliance with labour laws.
Summary
The Central Government has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers for industrial workers for the month of February 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 employers to determine the DA payable to their employees.