Central government employees anticipate a Dearness Allowance (DA) revision in March 2026, preceding Holi. This revision, based on the All-India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AICPI-IW) from January to December 2025, aims to adjust for the rising cost of living. The calculation involves averaging the AICPI-IW data over 12 months and applying a specific formula. Recent data shows a 0.5-point increase in the index for November 2025, reaching 148.2, with the December figures expected to finalize the exact percentage increase.