The 8th Central Pay Commission activates from January 2026, revising pay structures for 50 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners with an expected 14-20% basic pay increase, alongside dearness allowance hikes to offset inflation reaching 5.5%, injecting Rs 2 lakh crore into household spending. States like Haryana are aligning minimum wages for daily-wage workers, stimulating rural demand for MSME goods and services while enhancing public sector purchasing power in consumer durables and local manufacturing.
8th Pay Commission Takes Effect: Salary Hike and DA Boost for Govt Employees
