The Economic Times

DA hike for bank employees: What will be monthly salary hike for employees of different stages, scales and basic pays?

Bank employees will see a slight increase in their take-home pay as the government has raised Dearness Allowance (DA) from May 1, 2026. The DA has been revised to 25.70%, a 0.70% hike from the previous quarter's 25%. This adjustment impacts salaries across various pay scales for the May-July period.