The Ministry of Labour and Employment has released a press note vide No. 5/1/2021-CPI detailing the Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers for Industrial Workers for February 2026. The CPI-IW serves as a key indicator for measuring inflation and plays a crucial role in determining Dearness Allowance (DA) and Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) revisions. Employers, employees, and policymakers are advised to review the latest figures to understand their impact on wage adjustments and cost-of-living trends.
CPI for Industrial Workers February 2026 Press Release by Labour Ministry
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