LatestCorporate Compliance 1 October 2026
DA/DR at 67% Starting Jan 2027
The government will implement a 67% Dearness Allowance/Dearness Relief (DA/DR) for all employees beginning January 2027, based on the All‑India CPI‑IW reading for August 2026. Simultaneously, the Employees' Pension Scheme will automatically enrol EPF members whose wages fall under the revised ceiling of ₹7,000 or the statutory minimum wage, ensuring broader pension coverage without additional paperwork.
The Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief are set to rise to 67% from January 2027, using the August 2026 All‑India CPI‑IW as the benchmark.
- Automatic enrolment of EPF members into the Employees' Pension Scheme.
- Applies to workers earning up to ₹7,000 or the defined minimum wage.
- Reduces administrative steps and expands pension reach.
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