Four States have announced DA and DR hikes ahead of Diwali, following the central government’s DA hike announcement last week. The hike will be payable in cash in a few states along with October’s salary, and in others with November’s salary (payable in December)
Kerala government employees and pensioners will receive higher DA and DR payments from November 2026, while arrears from January will be covered separately
While 74 per cent of North Indians aspire to retire early, only 26 per cent expect their retirement savings to last at least 10 years, highlighting the gap between retirement ambitions and financial preparedness.
Following the announcement, banking stocks experienced a sharp and immediate sell off. On September 24, certain bank stocks witnessed intense pressure including five major private banks
High coverage does not always mean full reimbursement. Exclusions, room rent cap, and other hidden policy conditions can significantly reduce the total payout
Kerala government employees and pensioners will receive higher DA and DR payments from November 2026, while arrears from January will be covered separately
The Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) covers more than 1,900 procedures for treatment. However, the funds allocated for cancer treatment under the scheme are less than required. The FinCan study suggests that including early diagnosis of the disease under the scheme could reduce fund requirements and save more lives
