8th Pay Commission: What to Expect for Salaries, Pensions, DA

Corporate India has long been known for breaking records—whether in market capitalisation or topline growth. But it’s equally generous when it comes to rewarding its top leaders. Executives who take bold bets, steer strong teams, and deliver consistent growth have been handsomely compensated, often with stock-linked incentives pushing pay packages into the stratosphere.

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8th Pay Commission: What to Expect for Salaries, Pensions, DA

•8th CPC to revise pay and pensions for over 50 lakh central government employees and 69 lakh pensioners.
•Commission constituted on November 3, 2025, with Justice Ranjan Prabha Desai as Chairperson.
•Revised payouts likely from January 1, 2026; implementation may take up to two years with arrears.
•No proposal to merge Dearness Allowance (DA) or Dearness Relief (DR) with basic pay; DA/DR to increase based on AICPI-IW.
•Fitment factor will determine salary/pension increases; fiscal impact estimated at ₹4-9 lakh crore.

Why It Matters: 8th Pay Commission details emerge: hikes from Jan 2026, no DA merger, significant fiscal impact.

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