Input from Com.Mihir Dasgupta

As per Consumer Price Index numbers released by Labour Bureau on 31-12-2025, IDA Rate on 2007-Pay-Scale & Pension is likely to INCREASE by 3.5% w.e.f. 1st January 2026 i.e. 233.2% (existing) + 3.5% (increase) = 236.7% (from January’26).

Will come into effect for BSNL Pensioners only after DPE issues necessary orders.