Expected DA - AICPIN for the month of October 2020 increased by 1.4 points

Expected DA - AICPIN for the month of October 2020 increased by 1.4 points

AICPIN for the month of Oct 2020

Expected DA 2020

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU

F.No. 5/1/2020-CP/I

CLEREMONT SHIMLA- 17 1004
DATED: 27th November, 2020

Press Release

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – October 2020

AICPIN for the month of Oct 2020

The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for the month of October, 2020 is being released in this press release.

The All-India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) for October, 2020 increased by 1.4 points and stood at 119.5 (one hundred nineteen and point five). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by (+) 1.19 per cent between September and October, 2020 compared to (+) 0.93 per cent increase between corresponding months of previous year.

The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Food & Beverages group contributing (+) 1.29 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Arhar Dal, Poultry (Chicken), Eggs (Hen), Goat Meat, Mustard Oil, Sunflower Oil, Brinjal, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chillies Green, Gourd, Lady Finger, Onion, Peas, Potato, Electricity Domestic, Doctor’s Fee, Bus Fare, etc. are responsible for the increase in index. However, this increase was checked by Wheat, Fish Fresh, Tomato, Apple, etc., putting downward pressure on the index.

At centre level, Doom-Dooma Tinsukia, Patna and Ramgarh recorded the maximum increase of 4 points each. Among others, 3 points increase was observed in 9 centres, 2 points in 24 centres and 1 point in 33 centres. Rest of 19 centres’ indices remained stationary.

Year-on-year inflation based on all-items stood at 5.91 per cent for October, 2020 as compared to 5.62 per cent for the previous month and 7.62 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 8.21 per cent against 7.51 per cent of the previous month and 8.60 per cent during the corresponding month a year ago.

All-India Group-wise CPI-IW for July and August, 2020

Sr. No.	Groups	August, 2019	Jul, 2020	August, 2020
I	Food Group	330	119.7	123.0
II	Pan, Supari, Tobacco & Intoxicants	391	131.6	132.5*
III	Fuel & Light	282	117 .6	117 .4
IV	Housing	434	113.5	113.5*
v	Clothing, Bedding & Footwear	226	125.6	126.4
VI	Miscellaneous Group	254	116.8	117 .0
	General Index	320	118.1	119.5

The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of November, 2020 will be released on Thursday 31st December, 2020. The same will also be available on the office website labourbureaunew.gov.in.

Key Points:-

1. All-India CPI for Industrial Workers (2016=100) for October, 2020 increased to 119.5 points compared to 118.1 points for September, 2020.
2. In percentage terms, it rose by 1.19% w.r.t. previous month mainly due to Food group items having a share of 39.17% in the total weight which recorded a rise of 76% between these two months. During the period, increase in prices of food items viz. Arhar Dal, Poultry Chicken, Goat Meat, Egg, Mustard Oil, Onion, Potato, Brinjal, Peas, Doctor’s Fee, Bus Fare, etc., had greater impact.
3. Year-on-year inflation based on all-items stood at 5.91 per cent for October, 2020 compared to 5.62 per cent for September, 2020 and 7.62 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 8.21 per cent against 7.51 per cent of the previous month and 8.60 per cent during the corresponding month a year ago.

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Expected DA 2020 - AICPIN for the month of June, 2020 increased by 2 points

Expected DA 2020

AICPIN for the month of June, 2020 increased by 2 points

No. 5/1/2020-CPI
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU

‘CLEREMONT’, SHIMLA-171004
DATED: 31st July, 2020

Press Release

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) - June, 2020

The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of the retail prices of selected items collected from 289 markets spread over 78 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 78 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for the month of June, 2020 is being released in this press release.

The All-India CPI-IW AICPIN for June, 2020 increased by 2 points and stood at 332 (three hundred and thirty two). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by (+) 0.61 per cent between May and June, 2020 compared to (+) 0.64 per cent increase between corresponding months of previous year.

Also check: Expected DA 2020 – AICPIN for the month of May, 2020 increased by 1 point

The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Food group contributing (+) 1.65 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Rice, Groundnut Oil, Fish Fresh, Goat Meat, Poultry (Chicken), Milk (Buffalo), Brinjal, Cauliflower, Green Coriander Leaves, Potato, Tomato, Refined Liquor, Cooking Gas, Petrol, etc. are responsible for the increase in index. However, this increase was checked by Wheat Atta, Arhar Dal, Garlic, Onion, Arum, Coconut, Lady’s Finger, Lemon, Mango, Kerosene Oil, etc., putting downward pressure on the index.

At centre level, Jharia recorded the maximum increase of 9 points. Among others, 8 points increase was observed in 3 centres, 7 points in 2 centres, 6 points in 3 centres, 5 points in 7 centres, 4 points in 12 centres, 3 points in 7 centres, 2 points in 10 centres and 1 point in 12 centres. On the contrary, Ranchi-Hatia recorded the maximum decrease of 8 points. Among others, 3 points decrease was observed in 5 centres, 2 points in 2 centres and 1 point in 1 centre. Rest of 12 centres’ indices remained stationary.

The indices of 31 centres are above All-India Index and 45 centres’ indices are below national average. The indices of Chhindwara and Jalandhar centres remained at par with All-India Index.
Year-on-year inflation based on all-items stood at 5.06 per cent for June, 2020 as compared to 5.10 per cent for the previous month and 8.59 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous. year. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 5.49 per cent against 5.88 per cent of the previous month and 5.47 per cent during the corresponding month a year ago.

The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of July, 2020 will be released on Monday 31st August, 2020. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureaunew.gov.in

(Shyam Singh Negi)
Deputy Director General

Source: Labour Bureau

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4% DA hike to Central Government employees is confirmed as from 1 January 2020

4% DA hike to Central Government employees is confirmed as from 1 January 2020

The Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers, according to a press release issued by the Labor Bureau, increased by 2 points and pegged at 330
 
Now there is an average of 12 months of AICPIN available for calculating the DA from January 2020.

As per the approved Dearness Allowance rate calculation formula, the DA will be increased by 4 per cent from January 1st, 2020.

For impact from 1.1.2020, the DA rate will increase from the current 17 per cent to 21 per cent. For this DA hike the Central Government must grant its approval. In the second week of March 2020, the Union cabinet must approve the plan to increase DA from 1 January 2020

Check the Expected DA 2020 for Central Government Employees

The Ministry of Finance will subsequently issue an order for payment DA to central government employees and DR to pensioners with effect from 1.1.2020

It appears that AICPIN does not have anything to do with the January 2020 rate DA. But it will provide momentum to the July 2020 Expected DA to reach a level that will affect DA indexed Allowances.

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Expected DA January 2020 - Expected to increase by 4% from 17% to 21% and by 9% increase in 6th CPC DA

Expected DA January 2020 - Expected to increase by 4% from 17% to 21% and by 9% increase in 6th CPC DA

All India Consumer Price (Industrial Workers) Index Number [ CPI(IW) ] released by the Labor Bureau for October 2019. CPI-IW increased by 3 points to 325 (three hundred and twenty-five) for October 2019.

And with this increase in AICPIN, the Central Government Employees and Pensioners are expected to increase their Dearness Allowance Dearness Relief by 4 percent with effect from January 2020 in the 7th CPC Pay structure, thus the current 17 percent rate is projected to be 21 percent from January 2020.

On the other hand, employees who draw their salaries in the pre-revised 6th CPC pay structure will receive a 9% rise in the Dearness Allowance w.e.f. in January 2020 at 173%, which is currently 164%.

Also check: Expected DA January 2020 - Dearness Allowance calculation’s 3rd stage is over!

Detailed calculation of DA from January 2020 to 21% in 7th CPC & 173% in 6th CPC pay structure with AICPIN of October 2019 is provided in the table below. The calculation table shows 4 scenarios below:-

1st Scenario
Minimum aggregate decline of 4 points from November & December 2019 ACPIN will lower the January 2020 DA / DR forecasts to 20%.

2nd Scenario
In November & December 2019, ACPIN confirms DA / DR by 21 percent in January 2020

3rd Scenario
From a cumulative rise of at least 12 points through November & December 2019, ACPIN is increasing the probability of 6th CPC January 2020 DA to 174%

4th Scenario
A cumulative increase of at least 18 points from November & December 2019 will require ACPIN to increase DA / DR expectations from 21% to 22% from January 2020

Expected Dearness Allowance January 2020

Expectation	Increase/ Decrease in Index	Month	Base Year 2001 = 100	Total of 12 Months	Twelve Monthly Average	% Increase Over 115.76 For 6 CPC DA	% Increase Over 261.42 For 7 CPC DA	6CPC DA announced and expected	7CPC DA announced and expected
Dearness Allowance/ Relief from July- 2019								164%	17%
	3	Jul,19	319	3691	307.58	165.71%	17.66%	9 points increase in last 4 months ACPIN
	1	Aug,19	320	3710	309.17	167.08%	18.26%
	2	Sep,19	322	3731	310.92	168.59%	18.93%
	3	Oct,19	325	3754	312.83	170.24%	19.67%
1st Scenario	-2	Nov,19	323	3775	314.58	171.75%	20.34%	4 points decrease in next two months
	-2	Dec,19	321	3795	316.25	173.19%	20.97%
	Expected DA/DR from January-2020							173%	20%
2nd Scenario		Nov,19	325	3777	314.75	171.90%	20.40%	No increase/ decrease in next 2 months
		Dec,19	325	3801	316.75	173.63%	21.17%
	Expected DA/DR from January-2020							173%	21%
3rd Scenario	6	Nov,19	331	3783	315.25	172.33%	20.59%	12 points increase in next two months
	6	Dec,19	337	3819	318.25	174.92%	21.74%
	Expected DA/DR from January-2020							174%	21%
4th Scenario	9	Nov,19	334	3786	315.50	172.55%	20.69%	18 points increase in next two months
	9	Dec,19	343	3828	319.00	175.57%	22.03%
	Expected DA/DR from January-2020							175%	22%
7th CPC Dearness Allowance / Dearness Relief w.e.f. January 2020, from 17% to 21%, is expected to increase by 4%.
6th CPC Dearness Allowance / Dearness Relief w.e.f. January 2020, from 164% to 173%, is expected to increase by 9%.

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AICPIN for October 2019

AICPIN for October 2019

No. 5/1/2019-CPI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT

LABOUR BUREAU

CLEREMONT’, SHIMLA-171004

DATED: 29th November, 2019

Press Release

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) – October, 2019

The All-India CPI-IW for October, 2019 increased by 3 points and pegged at 325 (three hundred and twenty five). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by (+) 0.93 per cent between September, 2019 and October, 2019 when compared with the increase of (+) 0.33 per cent for the corresponding months of last year.

Also check: Expected DA January 2020

The maximum upward pressure to the change in current index came from Food group contributing (+) 2.85 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Wheat, Wheat Atta, Goat Meat, Milk Buffalo, Milk Cow, Garlic, Onion, Brinjal, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Gourd, Lady’s Finger, Potato, Tomato, Torai, Cooking Gas, Electricity Charges, Medicine (Homeopathic), College Fee, Petrol, etc. are responsible for the increase in index. However, this increase was checked by Ginger, French Bean, Radish, Apple, Lemon, Orange, Bus Fare, Hair Oil, etc., putting downward pressure on the index.

The year-on-year inflation based on CPI-IW stood’ at 7.62 per cent for October, 2019 as compared to 6.98 per cent for the previous month and 5.23 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, the Food inflation stood at 8.60 per cent against 7.05 per cent of the previous month and (-) 0.95 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year.

At centre level Varanasi and Jamshedpur observed the maximum increase of 12 points each followed by Munger-Jamalpur and Chhindwara (11 points each) and Jabalpur (9 points). Among others, 8 points increase was observed in 2 centres, 7 points in 4 centres, 6 points in 4 centres, 5 points in 12 centres, 4 points in 6 centres, 3 points in 15 centres, 2 points in 11 centres and 1 point in 10 centres. On the contrary, Goa recorded a maximum decrease of 4 points followed by Tiruchirapally, Ajmer and Delhi (2 points each). Rest of the 5 centres’ indices remained stationary.

The indices of 32 centres are above All-India Index and 44 centres’ indices are below national average. The indices of Ernakulam and Warrangal centres remained at par with All-India Index.

The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of November, 2019 will be released on Tuesday, 31st December, 2019. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureaunew.gov.in.

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Expected DA January 2020 – Dearness Allowance calculation’s 3rd stage is over!

Expected DA January 2020 – Dearness Allowance calculation’s 3rd stage is over!

Expected DA January 2020 

Dearness Allowance calculation’s 3rd stage is over! Central Government Employees

What does Expected DA mean?

The assumption on the Dearness Allowance calculation method. Twice a year, DA is given. So, it’s going to be revised once in six months. DA will be calculated according to CPI (IW) data every month. The percentage will be listed as additional DA without decimal at the end of each June and December.

Expected DA January 2020

There is a need for six months of CPI (IW) statistical data for 2001=100 from July to December 2019 to calculate the additional DA with effect from January 2020. The Labor Office today released the press release of the CPI (IW) for the month of September and the index is increased by two points from 320 to 322. This is the third stage in the ‘Expected DA January 2020 ‘ process. The calculation for the months of July and August has already been completed.

Dearness Allowance calculation’s 3rd stage is over! Central Government Employees

What does Expected DA mean?
The assumption on the Dearness Allowance calculation method. Twice a year, DA is given. So, it’s going to be revised once in six months. DA will be calculated according to CPI (IW) data every month. The percentage will be listed as additional DA without decimal at the end of each June and December.

Expected DA January 2020
There is a need for six months of CPI (IW) statistical data for 2001=100 from July to December 2019 to calculate the additional DA with effect from January 2020. The Labor Office today released the press release of the CPI (IW) for the month of September and the index is increased by two points from 320 to 322. This is the third stage in the ‘Expected DA January 2020 ‘ process. The calculation for the months of July and August has already been completed.

What is Expected DA Table?

The expectation reflected in the table on the DA calculation process is ‘ Expected DA Table ‘. Three table calculations are finalized in the specified tables and the other three table calculations are predicted. For the months of Oct, Nov and Dec 324, 326 and 328, we have given an imaginary CPI (IW) index.

Also check: Expected DA Table January 2020 Calculation for Central Government Employees

   "Maybe 4% of the expected DA for January 2020"
The expectation reflected in the table on the DA calculation process is ‘ Expected DA Table ‘. Three table calculations are finalized in the specified tables and the other three table calculations are predicted. For the months of Oct, Nov and Dec 324, 326 and 328, we have given an imaginary CPI (IW) index.

Also check: Expected DA Table January 2020 Calculation for Central Government Employees

AICPIN for August	320
12 Month Total	3710
12 Month Average	309.17 (3710/12)
Increased Over 261.42	18.27 (309.17 – 261.42) / 261.42) * 100
Approximate DA%	18

AICPIN for September	322
12 Month Total	3731
12 Month Average	310.92 (3731/12)
Increased Over 261.42	18.94 (310.92 – 261.42) / 261.42) * 100
Approximate DA%	18

AICPIN for October	324 (Expected)
12 Month Total	3753
12 Month Average	312.75 (3753/12)
Increased Over 261.42	19.64 (312.75 – 261.42) / 261.42) * 100
Approximate DA%	19

AICPIN for November	326 (Expected)
12 Month Total	3777
12 Month Average	314.75 (3777/12)
Increased Over 261.42	20.4 (314.75 – 261.42) / 261.42) * 100
Approximate DA%	20

AICPIN for December	328 (Expected)
12 Month Total	3804
12 Month Average	317 (3804/12)
Increased Over 261.42	21.26 (317 – 261.42) / 261.42) * 100
Approximate DA%	21

AICPIN for July	319
12 Month Total	3691
12 Month Average	307.58 (3691/12)
Increased Over 261.42	17.66 (307.58 – 261.42) / 261.42) * 100
Approximate DA%	17

   "Maybe 4% of the expected DA for January 2020"

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Artisan staff switching over to 7th CPC Pay Matrices

Artisan staff switching over to 7th CPC Pay Matrices

NFIR

National Federation of Indian Railwaymen

3, CHELMSFORD ROAD, NEW DELHI – 110 055

Affiliated to :

Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) &

International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF)

No.1/8/CRC/09/2019

Dated: 07/10/2019

The Secretary (E),
Railway Board,
New Delhi

Dear Sir,

Subject: Restructuring of certain Group ‘C’ cadres – Artisan staff – Extension of option period for switching over to 7 CPC Pay Matrices

Ref: (i) NFIR’s PNM item No. 20/2018.
(ii) GS/NFIR’ s letter No. I/8/CRC/09/Vol.11 dated 10/10/2016 to Railway Board.
(iii) NFIR’s letter No. IV/NFIR/7 CPC (Imp)/2016/R.B.-Part II dated 11/02/2019 & 23/02/2019 addressed to DG(Pers), Railway Board.
(iv) Railway Board’s OM No. C-VII/2018/RSRP/1 dated 11/03/2019 to the Ministry of Finance.
(v) NFIR’s letter No. I/8/CRC/09/2019 dated 13/08/2019 to Railway Board.
(vi) Railway Board’s reply to GS/NFIR vide letter No. PC-VII/2018/RSRP/1 dated 27/09/2019.

On perusal of the reply of Railway Board to NFIR under reference No. PC-VII/2018/RSRP/1 dated 27/09/2019, Federation felt that the Railway Board have not analyzed this issue properly as raised by the Federation for the purpose of impressing upon the Ministry of Finance, the need for extending re-option opportunity to the Railway employees who have been promoted subsequent to the date of notification i.e. 28th July, 2016. For proper appreciation, NFIR reiterates its contentions as below :-

Read this: 7th Pay Commission Pay Fixation : 7th CPC Pay Fixation with examples

•     Firstly, the subject relating to extension of option period for switching over to 7th CPC Pay Matrices was tabled by NFIR in the PNM fora under Item No. 20/2018 and the issue is still pending as further discussions are yet to take place.
•     The issue was also raised by JCM (Staff Side)/Leader in the National Council JCM meeting held on 13th April, 2019 at Rail Bhavan under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary. In this connection, attention is invited to Para 4.5 of the minutes of 47th meeting of NC/JCM circulated vide DoP&T O.M. dated 13th June, 2019, the same may be connected.
•     Attention is also invited to minutes of the Standing Committee Meeting of NC/JCM held on 7th March, 2019 wherein the Chairman desired that the Department of Expenditure may consider the demand of the Staff Side. The JCM (Staff Side) as well the Federation is awaiting for the final outcome of the discussions held on 7th March, 2019.
•     In the NFIR PNM Agenda, the Federation has cited the specific case of promotions granted under cadre restructuring w.e.f 01-09-2016 to the Technicians category on Indian Railways and contended that all those staff who came up for promotion w.e.f. September 1, 2016, are entitled for option opportunity to switch over to 7th CPC pay matrices after getting their promotion implemented in the VIth CPC Pay Band if they wish. The Federation has further amplified its contention, stating that 90 days time was given from the date of notification to enable the employees to opt for 7th CPC pay matrices and the said 90 days period ended only on 28th October 2016, whereas the Technicians got promoted w.e.f. 01-09-2016 under cadre restructuring. pointing out this specific case, NFIR they got promoted during this intervening period. This practical situation emerged in Railways could have been explained in detail by the Railway Ministry to the Finance Ministry for rendering justice.
•     Federation vide its letter dated 11-02-2019 clearly brought out the relevancy of Rule 5 & 6 of RS(RP) Rules 2016 of Ministry of Railways Notification dated 28th July,2016 and Ministry of Finance Notification dated 25th July,2016 in the instant case, therefore it would be unfair to take a negative view for rejecting the legitimate right of the Railway employees. Federation finds that its letter dated 11-02-2019 perhaps has not been connected in Railway Board’s Office while taking up the matter at the level of Ministry of Finance as the Railway Board’s O.M. dated 11-03-2019 to Ministry of Finance, (Department of Expenditure) has not adequately projected the merits as well Railways case.

Summing up, NFIR urges upon the Railway Board to kindly review the case realistically and support NFIR’s genuine demand, duly making out cogent proposal to Ministry of Finance for extending the re-option opportunity not only to the affected employees in the Railways but also to others. Federation also conveys that it is pained to take note the Railway Board’s perception as mentioned in the last sentence of the reply stating “it is a closed chapter”.

Also check: 7th pay commission latest news today 2019

Yours faithfully

(Dr.M.Raghavaiah)

General secretary

Source: NFIR

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AICPIN for the month of September 2019 – Labour Bureau Index Sep 2019 – CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES NEWS

AICPIN for the month of September 2019 – Labour Bureau Index Sep 2019 – CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES NEWS

Consumer Price Index (AICPIN) for the month of September 2019

No. 5/1/2019-CPI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT

LABOUR BUREAU

‘CLEREMONT’, SHIMLA – 171004

DATED: 31st October, 2019

Press Release

Subject: Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) – September, 2019

The All-India CPI-IW for September, 2019 increased by 2 points and pegged at 322 (three hundred and twenty two). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by (+) 0.63 per cent between August, 2019 and September, 2019 which was static between the same two months a year back.

Also check: Expected DA Table January 2020 Calculation for Central Government Employees

The maximum upward pressure to the change in current index came from Food group contributing (+) 2.20 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Rice, Wheat, Wheat Atta, Coconut Oil, Groundnut Oil, Goat Meat, Dairy Milk, Milk Buffallo, Milk Cow, Pure Ghee, Chillies Dry, Garlic, Onion, Brinjal, Cauliflower, Peas, Potato, Radish, Coconut, Lemon, Sugar, Cooking Gas, Soft Coke, Under Garments, Medicine (Allopathic), Petrol, etc. are responsible for the increase in index. However, this increase was checked by Ginger, Cabbage, Carrot, French Bean, Green Coriander Leaves, Tomato, Apple, Hair Oil, Toilet Soap, etc., putting downward pressure on the index.

The year-on-year inflation based on CPI-IW stood at 6.98 per cent for September, 2019 as compared to 6.31 per cent for the previous month and 5:61 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, the Food inflation stood at 7.05 per cent against 5.10 per cent of the previous month and 0.00 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year.

At centre level Bokaro, Raniganj, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Agra observed the maximum increase of 8 points each followed by Jalandhar (7 points) and Godavarikhani (6 points). Among others, 5 points increase was observed in 3 centres, 4 points in 10 centres, 3 points in 6 centres, 2 points in 11 centres and 1 point in 19 centres. On the contrary, Goa recorded a maximum decrease of 4 points followed by Chennai (3 points). Among others, 2 points decrease was observed in 2 centre and 1 point in 4 centres. Rest of the 14 centres’ indices remained stationary.

The indices of 31 centres are above All-India Index and 46 centres’ indices are below national average. The index of Ernakulam centre remained at par with All-India Index.

Check this Expected DA for Central Government Employees

The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of October, 2019 will be released on Friday 29th November, 2019. The same will also be available on the office websites www.labourbureaunew.gov.in

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(AMRIT LAL JANGID)

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

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AICPIN table for the month of August 2019

AICPIN table for the month of August 2019

Press Release

All India Consumer Price Index for the month of August 2019 - Press Release published by Labour Bureau, the index is increased by one point from the existing level and settled at 320.

Read more: Expected DA for Central Government Employees

AICPIN Table

MONTH / YEAR	AICPIN
JANUARY 2019	307
FEBRUARY 2019	307
MARCH 2019	309
APRIL 2019	312
MAY 2019	314
JUNE 2019	316
JULY 2019	319
AUGUST 2019	320

AICPIN Press Release

Press release published by the Labour Bureau today on it’s official portal and the link provided here for your information.

Also Check: 5% DA increase from July 2019 confirmed for Central Government Employees

Expected DA January 2020 Calculation

EXPECTED DA JANUARY 2020

July 2019 AICPIN	319
12 Month Total	3691
12 Month Average	307.58 (3691/12)
Increased Over 261.42	17.66 (307.58 - 261.42) / 261.42) * 100
Approximate DA%	17
August 2019 AICPIN	320
12 Month Total	3710
12 Month Average	309.17 (3710/12)
Increased Over 261.42	18.27 (309.17 - 261.42) / 261.42) * 100
Approximate DA%	18

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AICPIN for the month of July 2019 - Expected DA 2019

AICPIN for the month of July 2019 - Expected DA 2019

No. 5/112019-CPI
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU

'CLEREMONT', SHIMLA-171004
DATED: 30th August, 2019

Press Release

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) - July, 2019

The All-India CPI-IW for July, 2019 increased by 3 points and pegged at 319 (three hundred and nineteen). On I-month percentage change, it increased by (+) 0.95 per cent between June, 2019 and July, 2019 when compared with the increase of (+) 3.44 per cent between the corresponding months of previous year.

The maximum upward pressure to the change in current index came from Housing group contributing (+) 2.00 percentage points to the total change. The Food index further accentuated the overall index by (+) 0.91 percentage points. At item level, Wheat & Wheat Atta, Arhar Dal, Groundnut Oil, Goat Meat, Pure Ghee, Garlic, Ginger, Onion, Brinjal, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Gourd, Green Coriander Leaves, Mango (Ripe), Palak, Potato, Tomato, Torai, Electricity Charges, Petrol, etc. are responsible for the increase in index. However, this increase was checked by Rice, Fish Fresh, Poultry Chicken, Coconut, French Bean, Lemon, Cooking Gas, etc., putting downward pressure on the index.

The year-on-year inflation based on CPI-IW stood at 5.98 per cent for July, 2019 as compared to 8.59 per cent for the previous month and 5.61 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, the Food inflation stood at 4.78 per cent against 5.47 per cent of the previous month and (-) 0.32 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year.

At centre level Haldia observed the maximum increase of 23 points followed by Ranchi-Hatia (13 points), Jaipur (11 points), Jharia & Nagpur (10 points each) and Goa & Munger-Jamalpur (9 points each). Among others, 8 points increase was observed in 6 centres, 7 points in 4 centres, 6 points in 2
centres, 5 points in 8 centres, 4 points in 7 centres, 3 points in 8 centres, 2 points in 10 centres and 1 point in 7 centres. On the contrary, Coimbatore recorded a maximum decrease of 6 points. Among others, 3 points decrease was observed in 2 centres, 2 points in 3 centres and 1 point in 7 centres. Rest of the 6 centres' indices remained stationary.

The indices of 34 centres are above All-India Index and 43 centres' indices are below national average. The index of Rourkela centre remained at par with All-India Index.

The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of August, 2019 will be released on Monday 30th September, 2019. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureaunew.gov. in.

Sd/-
(AMRIT LAL JANGID)
DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Source: labour bureau

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Will Central Government Employees get 17 percent DA in the salary of September 2019?

Will Central Government Employees get 17 percent DA in the salary of September 2019?

Central government is likely to approve a hike in dearness allowance (DA) to 17 per cent from the existing 12 per cent, benefiting around 30 lakh Centre’s employees and its 50 lakh pensioners including dependents.

“The five per cent DA raise has been confirmed with the release of June 2019 All India Consumer Price Index (AICPI). The AICPI for June 2019 is 316, which is two points more that May 2019 AICPI,” an official said.

He said the Finance Ministry will now put a Cabinet proposal for approval of 5 per cent DA hike from July 1 this year as the revised Consumer Price Index-Industrial Workers data for June was released by Labour Ministry on July 31.

With increase in DA, the pensioners will also gain as the benefit provided to them as dearness relief will be hiked to 17 per cent of basic pension.

The government had increased DA to 12 per cent from 9 per cent with effect from January 1, 2019, on February 27 on the basis of agreed formula for revision of the Dearness allowance.

The five per cent hike in DA would be the biggest since the implementation of the 7th pay commission recommendations in 2016.

The DA announcement may come this month and the government may not delay the DA announcement for the festival season beginning with Dussehra.

The central government employees will get 17 percent DA in the salary of September 2019.

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Expected Dearness Allowance 5% DA hike from July 2019 as per 7th Pay Commission for all Central Government Employees

Expected Dearness Allowance

5% DA hike from July 2019 as per 7th Pay Commission for all Central Government Employees

Confirm! DA/DR from July, 2019: 5% increase in 7th CPC DA @17% and 10% increase in 6th CPC DA @ 164%

All India Consumer Price (Industrial Workers) Index Number [CPI(IW)] for June, 2019 has released by Labour Bureau. CPI-IW for June, 2019 increased by 2 points and pegged at 316 (three hundred and sixteen). And with this increase in AICPIN the Central Govt. Employees and Pensioners will get 5% increase in Dearness Allowance with effect from July, 2019 in 7th CPC Pay structure. On the other hand employees who are drawing their pay in pre-revised 6th CPC pay structure will get 10% increase in Dearness Allowance w.e.f. July, 2019 at the rate of 164%, which is currently 154%.

As per prevailing practice this increase may be approved by the Union Cabinet in the month of September, 2019 with direction to draw the increased DA/DR from the month of October, 2019 and arrears for the month of July, August and September, 2019 may be paid at that time.

Detail calculation of DA from July, 2019 to be 17% in 7th CPC & 164% in 6th CPC pay structure with AICPIN of June-2019 is furnished in undermentioned table:-

    "Press Release of AICPIN for June, 2019 increased by 2 points and pegged at 316"

Year	From	To	DA %
2016	July	December	2%
2017	January	June	4%
2017	July	December	5%
2018	January	June	7%
2018	July	December	9%
2019	January	June	12%
2019	July	December	17%

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AICPIN FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2019

AICPIN FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2019

6 MONTHS’ STORY OF ‘EXPECTED DA JULY 2019’ TO BE FINALISED!

All India Consumer Price Index (AICPIN) for the month of June 2019 will be released on 31.7.2019 by the Labour Bureau under Ministry of Labour and Employment.

7th CPC DA Calculation: There was no change in the calculation method of Dearness allowance after implementation of 7th Pay Commission with effect from 1.1.2016. The 12 months’ average factor only changed. In 6th CPC the average factor was 115.76 and now the factor is 261.42.

The new formula is given below…

Percentage of Dearness Allowance = (Average of AICPN for last 12 months) – 261.42 x 100 / 261.42.

Labour Bureau already released the CPI (IW) numbers for five months from January 2019 to May 2019. One more month data need to complete the calculation of additional DA percentage from July 2019.

After releasing the AICPIN for the month of June 2019, the DA will be finalized!

The below table shows the current scenario…!

M/Y	AICPIN	DA %
January-19	307	13.39
February-19	307	14.02
March-19	309	14.73
April-19	312	15.49
May-19	314	16.29
June-2019	?

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5% DA increase from July 2019 confirmed for Central Government Employees. 12% becomes 17% due to high inflation

5% DA increase from July 2019 confirmed for Central Government Employees. 12% becomes 17% due to high inflation

AICPIN May 2019 Two Points Increase - Expected DA Fixed at Next Level

All India Consumer Price Index for the month of May 2019 has been released by the Labour Bureau on 28th of this month and the CPI(IW) index has jumped to 314 by adding of two points, due to the pressure from Food Group index. At item level, Wheat Atta, Arhar Dal, Groundnut Oil, Poultry (Chicken), Milk Buffallo, Chillies Green, Garlic, Ginger, Onion, Banana, Brinjal, Carrot, French Bean, Green Coriander Leaves, Lemon, Potato, Tomato, Electricity Charges, Medicine­ Allopathic, etc. are responsible for the increase in index.

Out of 6 months of AICPIN needs to calculate the Dearness allowance and Dearness relief, we received 5 months statistics only. The 5th month i.e. May 2019 index is increased 2 points is remarkable. Along with the increase, the percentage of additional dearness allowance from july 2019 is kept in next level.

MONTH	AICPIN	DA%
Jan-19	307	13.39
Feb-19	307	14.02
Mar-19	309	14.73
Apr-19	312	15.49
May-19	314	16.29
Jun-19	314 (Expected)	17.02 (Expected)

After 7th Pay Commission implementation, this is the highest percentage in additional allowance for Central Government employees, Civil and Defence Pensioners and Family Pensioners.

5% of additional Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief may increase from July 2019 to all central civil and defence pensioners and family pensioners with minimum amount of Rs.450 per month.

7th CPC Dearness Allowance Rates 

Date from which payable	DA %
1st July 2019	17% (Expected)
1st Jan 2019	12%
1st July 2018	9%
1st Jan 2018	7%
1st July 2017	5%
1st Jan 2017	4%
1st July 2016	2%
1st Jan 2016	–

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Expected Dearness Allowance Calculation from July 2019

AICPIN for February 2019
Expected DA from July 2019

All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) - Feb 2019

Expected Dearness Allowance Calculation from July 2019

No.5/1/2019-CPI
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU

‘CLEREMONT’, SHIMLA-171004
DATED: 29th March, 2019

Press Release

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) – February, 2019 The All-India CPI-IW for February, 2019 remained stationary at 307 (three hundred seven). On 1-month percentage change, it remained static between January, 2019 and February, 2019 when compared with the decrease of (-) 0.35 per cent for the corresponding months of last year.

The maximum upward pressure to the change in current index came from Miscellaneous and Food groups contributing (+) 0.26 and (+) 0.17 percentage points respectively to the total change. At item level, Rice, Wheat, Wheat Atta, Goat Meat, Apple, Coconut, Gourd, Electricity Charges, Doctor’s Fee, Medicine (Allopathic), Private Tuition Fee, Petrol, etc. are responsible for the increase in index. However, this increase was checked by Jowar, Poultry (Chicken), Onion, Tamarind, Carrot, Methi, Grapes, Potato, Tomato, etc., putting downward pressure on the index.

The year-on-year inflation based on CPI-IW stood at 6.97 per cent for February, 2019 as compared to 6.60 per cent for the previous month and 4.74 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, the Food inflation stood at (+) 2.63 per cent against (+) 0.97 per cent of the previous month and (+) 2.36 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year.

At centre level Siliguri reported the maximum increase of 7 points followed by Amritsar (6 points) and Srinagar and Chhindwara (5 points each). Among others, 4 points increase was observed in 5 centres, 3 points in 4 centres, 2 points in 10 centres and 1 point in 14 centres. On the contrary, Salem and Quilon recorded a maximum decrease of 5 points each followed by Raniganj and . Coimbatore (4 points each). Among others, 2 points decrease was observed in 7 centres and 1 point in 11 centres. Rest of the 19 centres’ indices remained stationary.

The indices of 35 centres are above All-India Index and 42 centres’ indices are below national average. The index of Mercara centre remained at par with All-India Index.

The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of March, 2019 will be released on Tuesday, 30th April, 2019. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureaunew.gov.in.

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(AMRIT LAL JANGID)
DEPUTY DIRECTOR

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AICPIN for February 2019 - Expected DA from July 2019

AICPIN for February 2019 - Expected DA from July 2019

All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) - Feb 2019
Expected Dearness Allowance Calculation from July 2019

No.5/1/2019-CPI
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU

‘CLEREMONT’, SHIMLA-171004
DATED: 29th March, 2019

Press Release

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) - February, 2019 The All-India CPI-IW for February, 2019 remained stationary at 307 (three hundred seven). On 1-month percentage change, it remained static between January, 2019 and February, 2019 when compared with the decrease of (-) 0.35 per cent for the corresponding months of last year.

The maximum upward pressure to the change in current index came from Miscellaneous and Food groups contributing (+) 0.26 and (+) 0.17 percentage points respectively to the total change. At item level, Rice, Wheat, Wheat Atta, Goat Meat, Apple, Coconut, Gourd, Electricity Charges, Doctor’s Fee, Medicine (Allopathic), Private Tuition Fee, Petrol, etc. are responsible for the increase in index. However, this increase was checked by Jowar, Poultry (Chicken), Onion, Tamarind, Carrot, Methi, Grapes, Potato, Tomato, etc., putting downward pressure on the index.

The year-on-year inflation based on CPI-IW stood at 6.97 per cent for February, 2019 as compared to 6.60 per cent for the previous month and 4.74 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, the Food inflation stood at (+) 2.63 per cent against (+) 0.97 per cent of the previous month and (+) 2.36 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year.

At centre level Siliguri reported the maximum increase of 7 points followed by Amritsar (6 points) and Srinagar and Chhindwara (5 points each). Among others, 4 points increase was observed in 5 centres, 3 points in 4 centres, 2 points in 10 centres and 1 point in 14 centres. On the contrary, Salem and Quilon recorded a maximum decrease of 5 points each followed by Raniganj and . Coimbatore (4 points each). Among others, 2 points decrease was observed in 7 centres and 1 point in 11 centres. Rest of the 19 centres’ indices remained stationary.

The indices of 35 centres are above All-India Index and 42 centres’ indices are below national average. The index of Mercara centre remained at par with All-India Index.

The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of March, 2019 will be released on Tuesday, 30th April, 2019. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureaunew.gov.in.

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(AMRIT LAL JANGID)
DEPUTY DIRECTOR

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Expected DA January 2019 - AICPIN for December 2018

Expected DA January 2019 - AICPIN for December 2018

The All India CPI-IW for the December 2018 decreased by one point and pegged at 301 (three hundred and one)

The Labour Bureau under Ministry of Labour and Employment today released the statistical report of All India Consumer Price Index (AICPIN IW) for the month of December 2018.

The index decreased by one point and pegged at 301 (three hundred and one). The calculation of additional Dearness Allowance from Jan 2019 for all Central Government employees and pensioners is completed

PIB

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AICPIN for Oct 2018 - Expected DA Jan 2019

AICPIN for Oct 2018 - Expected DA Jan 2019

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) - October, 2018

No. 5/1/2018-CPI
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU

'CLEREMONT', SHIMLA-171004

DATED: 30th November, 2018

Press Release

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) - October, 2018

The All-India CPI-IW for October, 2018 increased by 1 point and pegged at 302 (three hundred and two). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by (+) 0.33 per cent between September, 2018 and October, 2018 when compared with the increase of (+) 0.70 per cent for the corresponding months of last year.

The maximum upward pressure to the change in current index came from Food group contributing (+) 0.95 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Wheat, Wheat Atta, Fish Fresh, Goat Meat, Poultry (Chicken), Onion, Cabbage, French Beans, Green Coriander Leaves, Lady Finger, Potato, Lemon, Tea (Readymade), Cooking Gas, Electricity Charges, Flowers/Flower Garlands, etc. are responsible for the increase in index. However, this increase was checked by Coconut Oil, Pure Ghee, Gourd, Palak, Pan Leaf, Quilt, Petrol, etc., putting downward pressure on the index.

The year-on-year inflation measured by monthly CPI-IW stood at 5.23 per cent for October, 2018 as compared to 5.61 per cent for the previous month and 3.24 percent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, the Food inflation stood at (-) 0.95 percent against 0.00 per cent of the previous month and 2.26 percent during the corresponding month of the previous year.

At centre level, Munger-Jamalpur reported the maximum increase of (11 points) followed by Coimbatore, Surat and Ghaziabad (5 points each). Among others, 4 points increase was observed in 4 centres, 3 points in 8 centres, 2 points in 11 centres and 1 point in 24 centres. On the contrary, Nagpur recorded a maximum decrease of 5 points followed by Jalpaiguri (4 points). Among others, 2 points decrease was observed in 5 centres. Rest of the 20 centres indices remained stationary.

The indices of 37 centres are above All-India Index and 41 centres' indices are below national average.

The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of November, 2018 will be released on Monday, 31st December, 2018. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureaunew.gov.in.

(AMRIT LAL JANGID)
DEPUTY DIRECTOR

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Expected DA Table for Jan 2019

Expected DA Table for Jan 2019

DA Calculation as per 7th CPC

Month Year	AICPIN	12 Months Total	12 Months Average	Increased Over 261.42	DA %
Jan-16	269	3152	262.67	0.48
Feb-16	267	3166	263.33	0.92
Mar-16	268	3180	265.00	1.37
Apr-16	271	3195	266.25	1.85
May-16	275	3212	267.67	2.39
Jun-16	277	3228	269.00	2.90	2
Jul-16	280	3245	270.42	3.44
Aug-16	278	3259	271.58	3.89
Sep-16	277	3270	272.05	4.24
Oct-16	278	3279	273.25	4.53
Nov-16	277	3286	273.83	4.75
Dec-16	275	3292	274.33	4.94	4
Jan-17	274	3297	274.75	5.10
Feb-17	274	3304	275.33	5.33
Mar-17	275	3311	275.92	5.55
Apr-17	277	3317	276.41	5.74
May-17	278	3320	276.66	5.84
Jun-17	280	3323	276.91	5.93	5
Jul-17	285	3328	277.33	6.10
Aug-17	285	3335	277.92	6.31
Sep-17	285	3343	278.58	6.56
Oct-17	287	3352	279.33	6.85
Nov-17	288	3363	280.25	7.20
Dec-17	286	3374	281.17	7.55	7
Jan-18	288	3388	282.33	8.00
Feb-18	287	3401	283.42	8.42
Mar-18	287	3413	284.42	8.80
Apr-18	288	3424	285.33	9.15
May-18	289	3435	286.25	9.50
Jun-18	291	3446	287.17	9.85	9
Jul-18	301	3462	288.50	10.36
Aug-18	301	3478	289.83	10.87
Sep-18
Oct-18
Nov-18
Dec-18

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AICPIN for September 2018

AICPIN for September 2018

All India Consumer Price Index for the month of September 2018

Labour Bureau released the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) for the month of September 2018 today(31.10.2018).

The All India CPI-IW for September, 2018 remained stationary at 301.

2018
Month/Year	CPI	+/-	High	Low
JAN 2018	288	+2
FEB 2018	287	-1
MAR 2018	287	0		287
APRI 2018	288	+1
MAY 2018	289	+1
JUN 2018	291	+2
JUL 2018	301	+10	301
AUG 2018	301	0
SEP 2018	301	0

2017
Month/Year	CPI	+/-	High	Low
JAN 2017	274	-1		274
FEB 2017	274	0
MAR 2017	275	+1
APR 2017	277	+2
MAY 2017	278	+1
JUN 2017	280	+2
JUL 2017	285	+5
AUG 2017	285	0
SEP 2017	285	0
OCT 2017	287	+2
NOV 2017	288	+1	288
DEC 2017	286	-2

2016
Month/Year	CPI	+/-	High	Low
JAN 2016	269
FEB 2016	267	-2		267
MAR 2016	268	+1
APR 2016	271	+3
MAY 2016	275	+4
JUN 2016	277	+2
JUL 2016	280	+3	280
AUG 2016	278	-2
SEP 2016	277	-1
OCT  2016	278	+1
NOV 2016	277	-1
DEC 2016	275	-2

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