Will DA be hiked to 60%? Latest January 2026 hike update explained

Central government employees and pensioners are waiting for the announcement regarding the Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for January 2026. Normally, the government declares the hike around major festivals like Holi. However, though Holi has passed this year, the official announcement is still pending. Why employees are waiting for DA announcement