
The 8th Pay Commission coming in 2026 can prove to be a major gamechanger for the Indian economy. 11.2 Million Central Government employees and Pensioners will get direct benefit from an estimated payout of ₹ 3-3.15 lakh crore. It is estimated that Salary will increase by 30-34%, which will increase disposable income and will get strong push to consumption. This will directly benefit sectors like Auto, BFSI and Consumer Durables. Companies such as Apollo Tys and Exide Industries will get the benefit of Demand Spike. HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, Bajaj Finance and Insurance Companies like HDFC LIFC LIFC and SBI Life RETAIL Finance and Insurance can see the bounce. Consumer Durables and FMCG/QSR Companies such as Dixon Tech, Amber Enterprises, Titan, Jubilant Foodworks and Nestle will also benefit from increasing consumption.