7th CPC DA Arrears & Expected DA Calculator

MonthCPI-IW (2016=100)Monthly TrendStatus for July 2026 DA Hike
July 2025146.5+1.5Counted
August 2025147.1+0.6Counted
September 2025147.3+0.2Counted
October 2025147.7+0.4Counted
November 2025148.2+0.5Counted
December 2025148.20.0Counted
January 2026148.6+0.4Counted
February 2026148.5-0.1Counted
March 2026149.1+0.6Counted
April 2026149.9+0.8Counted
May 2026150.8+0.9Counted (Latest Release)
June 2026Awaited—Expected Release: July 31, 2026

Key Data Takeaways

  • DA Trend Analysis: With the May 2026 CPI-IW index reaching 150.8, the 12-month average confirms a solid upward trend. Based on available data, the July 2026 DA hike is projected to reach 63% (a 3% increase over the current 60%). The final figure will be locked in once the Labour Bureau releases the June 2026 index on July 31, 2026.

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