CPI-IW for Dec 2022| ‘Expected DA from Jan 2023’ comes to an end!

The six-month period of ‘Expected DA from January 2023’ has concluded! The final AICPIN data for the month of December 2022 has been released today, thus concluding the necessary computations.

The All India Consumer Price Index Number for the month of December 2022 was released by the Labour Bureau on the 31st of January 2023. It shows a slight decrease of 0.2 points from the previous month, with the index now standing at 132.3. This decrease is mainly attributed to the rise in prices of Food and Beverages group contributing 0.52 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brinjal, Carrot, Onion, Potato, Tomato, Peas, Garlic, Chilies Green, Apple, Orange, Sunflower Oil, Vanaspati Oil and Poultry/Chicken etc. are responsible for the fall in index.

The All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AIPCIN) index is primarily used to calculate the Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government employees, pensioners, and family pensioners. This allowance increases twice a year, in January and July. The DA calculation is based on the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission, with the formula provided below.

DA = (12 Months Average – 261.42) / (261.42 x 100)

Simply click the link provided below to be re-directed to a new page! This free online calculator will easily calculate your Dearness Allowance based on your particular basic salary. First select your pay level and then select your basic salary and the tool will display your DA immediately!