DA hike news: 10-year growth - How central govt dearness allowance rate rose from 2% in 2016 to 63% in 2026 | Explained

Central government dearness allowance rose to 63% of basic pay in 2026 after a three-percentage-point increase. Here's a look at the allowance's growth over the past 10 years.
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