
image of an Indian investor making an online NPS contribution on a laptop and smartphone, representing retirement planning and PFRDA's updated same-day investment rules.

image of an Indian investor making an online NPS contribution on a laptop and smartphone, representing retirement planning and PFRDA's updated same-day investment rules.

Under current proposals, the fitment factor multiplier (expected between 1.92x and 2.86x) could increase the minimum basic salary from ₹18,000 to between ₹34,560 and ₹51,480 per month, while resetting Dearness Allowance (DA) to zero upon rollout.

The 8th Pay Commission is expected to adopt a cautious approach by keeping the fitment factor close to 2.57 as it evaluates the financial impact on the Centre and state governments. Key Highlights: New Delhi, June 28: The 8th Pay Commission is likely to maintain a fitment factor close to...
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