New Delhi, May 26 -- The Centre last month increased Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners with effect from 1 January, according to the 7th pay commission. This has in turn increased DA in basic pay to 60% from 58%, as per a release from the Union Finance Ministry.

Later, on 2 May, the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) also revised DA for workmen and officer employees across pay levels for the months of May, June and July 2026. It hiked basic salaries between Rs.48,000 to Rs.1,17,000 and DA from Rs.435 to Rs.1,050.

It was followed by the Indian Railways on 13 May, which announced 2% DA hike for all railways staff and employees. The Railway Board said DA and Dearness Relief (DR) have been revised for lakhs...