AICPI-IW for Aug 2025: 144
AICPI-IW for Aug 2025 stood at 144, up 0.8 points from the previous month. The 12-month rolling average reached 143.36, implying a cumulative DA of around 57% under the standard formula.
What this means for your salary
AICPI-IW for Aug 2025 stood at 144, up 0.8 points from the previous month. The 12-month rolling average reached 143.36, implying a cumulative DA of around 57% under the standard formula. The DA in effect today is 60% (since 1 Jan 2026). Each monthly AICPI-IW reading contributes to the 12-month rolling average that determines the next DA hike, so a higher reading like this one nudges the next revision upward.
To calculate your own DA from current basic pay, use the Current DA Rate calculator. If you want to estimate arrears from a recent DA revision, the DA Arrears calculator is the right tool. The full archive of all monthly releases is available on the AICPIN hub page.
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