AICPI-IW Monthly Archive
Every month's Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers, the official basis for Central Government DA revisions. Track the rolling 12-month average and projected DA progression.
All releases (24 months)
Click any month to read a detailed analysis of that release, including DA impact and inflation context.
| Month | AICPI-IW | MoM change | 12-mo avg | Cumulative DA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 146.8 | +0.6 | 144.53 | ~59% |
| Feb 2026 | 146.2 | +0.5 | 144.21 | ~58% |
| Jan 2026 | 145.7 | +0.7 | 143.92 | ~58% |
| Dec 2025 | 145 | -0.5 | 143.72 | ~58% |
| Nov 2025 | 145.5 | +0.3 | 143.61 | ~58% |
| Oct 2025 | 145.2 | +0.6 | 143.53 | ~58% |
| Sep 2025 | 144.6 | +0.6 | 143.47 | ~58% |
| Aug 2025 | 144 | +0.8 | 143.36 | ~57% |
| Jul 2025 | 143.2 | +0.6 | 143.24 | ~57% |
| Jun 2025 | 142.6 | +0.6 | 143.20 | ~57% |
| May 2025 | 142 | -1.5 | 143.10 | ~57% |
| Apr 2025 | 143.5 | +0.5 | 142.93 | ~57% |
| Mar 2025 | 143 | +0.2 | 142.58 | ~57% |
| Feb 2025 | 142.8 | -0.4 | 142.55 | ~57% |
| Jan 2025 | 143.2 | -0.5 | 142.52 | ~57% |
| Dec 2024 | 143.7 | -0.8 | 142.44 | ~56% |
| Nov 2024 | 144.5 | 0.0 | 142.29 | ~56% |
| Oct 2024 | 144.5 | +1.2 | 141.97 | ~56% |
| Sep 2024 | 143.3 | +0.7 | 141.55 | ~55% |
| Aug 2024 | 142.6 | -0.1 | 141.20 | ~55% |
| Jul 2024 | 142.7 | +1.3 | 140.85 | ~55% |
| Jun 2024 | 141.4 | +1.5 | 140.23 | ~54% |
| May 2024 | 139.9 | +0.5 | 139.65 | ~53% |
| Apr 2024 | 139.4 | 0.0 | 139.40 | ~53% |
What is AICPI-IW and why does it matter for Central Government pay?
The All-India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AICPI-IW) is published monthly by the Labour Bureau under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. It tracks retail price inflation faced by industrial worker households across 88 industrially important centres. For Central Government employees, AICPI-IW is the single most consequential statistic published in the country — it drives every six-monthly Dearness Allowance revision.
The current DA stands at 60% of basic pay (effective 1 Jan 2026), and the next revision will be calculated from the 12-month rolling average of AICPI-IW. The most recent reading of 146.8 for Mar 2026 brings the rolling average to 144.53, suggesting cumulative DA in the region of 59% under the standard formula. See the current DA rate page for the full projection and historical context.
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✓ Last updated: 2026-05-17 · Source: labourbureau.gov.in