US Edition8th Pay Commission: Govt Employees, Pensioners May Get 30-34% Hike; How Basic Pay, Allowances, Other Benefits May Change
INDIA, JUL 10 – The 8th Pay Commission aims to boost salaries and pensions by 30-34% for over 11 million central government employees and pensioners, potentially adding Rs 1.3-1.8 lakh crore to government expenditure.
- The upcoming 8th Pay Commission is projected to propose a 30-34% increase in salaries and pensions for central government employees and pensioners, according to Ambit Capital.
- The implementation of the commission is expected to start in the financial year 2026-27, costing the government approximately Rs 1.8 lakh crore annually, as reported by Ambit Capital.
- Once the commission is set up, it may benefit around 11.2 million individuals, including approximately 4.4 million employees and 6.8 million pensioners, as noted by Ambit Capital.
- Despite hopes for a January 2026 start date, potential delays in forming the commission may push implementation to late 2026 or early 2027, according to analysts.
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8th Pay Commission likely to hike pay by up to 34%: Report
The salaries of millions of government employees are set to increase considerably once the 8th Pay Commission comes into effect. According to a report by Ambit Capital, the salaries are likely to go up by almost 30 - 34 per cent. The new pay scale is likely to take effect from January 2026. However, before the 8th Pay Commission comes into effect, it is required to first get prepared, sent to the government, and then approved. 8th Pay Commissio…
8th Pay Commission: Govt employees’ salary may rise by up to 34 pc, says report; know fitment factor, timeline
The 8th Pay Commission may bring a massive 30–34% hike in salaries and pensions of over 1.12 crore central government employees and pensioners, says Ambit Capital. Fitment factor may range from 1.83 to 2.46. Know possible implementation date, impact on GDP, and who benefits most.
8th Pay Commission: 30-34% salary hike likely for government employees, says report, check the likely fitment factor, other key details
A research report by brokerage firm Ambit Capital suggests that a potential hike of 30-34% in salaries and pensions could happen once the 8th Pay Commission is implemented. The recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission are scheduled to come into effect from January 2026 but it will only be implemented once the report is prepared, sent to the government and its recommendations are approved.
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