LatestCorporate Compliance 5 October 2026
Oct 1 Variable Dearness Allowance Rise Linked to New CPI Index
Starting October 1 2026, India’s variable dearness allowance will rise following the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers climbing to 431.42 from 424.80 as of June 30. The increase automatically adjusts wages across all categories, prompting employees to verify the newly published minimum‑wage tables to understand their updated pay.
Key update: From October 1, 2026, the variable dearness allowance (VDA) for industrial workers will increase as the CPI for Industrial Workers rose to 431.42 (up from 424.80 on June 30).
- The hike is automatically applied to all wage brackets.
- Workers should check the revised minimum wage tables now released.
For full details, see the Economic Times article.
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