In a good piece of news for millions of government employees and pensioners, reports suggest that a hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) may come this April. With soaring prices, the government would most probably revise DA for the benefit of the salaried class and retirees. DA Hike Around April 2025 Expected Dearness Allowance is changed … Read more
The Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) has been a very effective supportive system for millions of private employees once they retire. A news flash in recent times states that the RIP for EPS could go as high as ₹7,500, which would mean a lot of resettlement for pensioners. Once this increase goes into effect, there will … Read more
The much-desired hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) was at last approved for central government workers. In those two months of waiting, the DA was made higher and two months’ arrears were disbursed as compensation. In fact, the pay hike will factor in inflation and also the recommendations of the pending 8th Pay Commission regarding the … Read more
Already from April 2025, the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) would make the retirement benefits of government employees in India very interesting. The introduction of the limit for gratuity is awaited long and said to be elevated to Rs 25 lakh. But, this may not be applicable or available to most of the government employees who … Read more
The establishment of the 8th Pay Commission has aggravated Central Government employees. In general, Pay Commissions are set up every 10 years to review and make recommendations concerning the pay structure of government employees and pensioners. Now, the 7th Pay Commission commenced in 2016, and every day speculation about the 8th Pay Commission getting constituted … Read more
In 2025, the corporate sector of India braces itself for a moderate salary hike. Average pay rises are expected to fall to 8.8%-lower than the 9% increase noticed in 2024. As per the Deloitte’s Salary Increment Trends Survey, there are various reasons for cutting down pay hikes, including the slowing economic growth and business strategies … Read more
As an increase in Dearness Allowance was announced: The eighth pay commission has been accepted by the union government setting in good news for thousands of working government employees. The significance of this decision, made under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, has lit an atmosphere of happiness among the working class. Though complete details about the … Read more
The much publicized 8th Pay Commission has raised a lot of hopes among the central government employees regarding an increase in their basic pay. Reports stated how the minimum basic pay would increase from the current level of ₹7,000 to ₹18,000, so now let’s get the facts straight and learn how it would actually benefit … Read more
The excitement regarding the 8th Pay Commission is intensifying, but in between, a significant hike in the dearness allowance (DA) can grant relief to central government employees. According to the latest indications, the DA might be raised to 55% and would serve as a temporary comfort to the employees awaiting further pay revisions under the … Read more
Bated breath has a lot of central government employees and pensioners awaiting the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission. Speculation could arise from such a fact increase in the fitment factor as setting up new salary structures along with a huge increase in pensions. If today, the most basic pensions range from about Rs 15,250, … Read more