Mint Explainer: Who’s Eligible for Diwali Center Bonus and How Much Will They Get? | Today’s news

As Diwali approaches, eligible central government employees await their productivity-related bonus payments. The Center has approved a 30-day ad-hoc bonus for the financial year ending March 2026 (FY26), which is usually released in October, during the peak festival season. Based on the monthly ceiling of benefits in the amount ₹7,000, the maximum 30 days pay out ₹6,908.