Would you be more likely to trust a salary increase if it's automatic or voluntary?

The Central government is expected to raise the Dearness Allowance (DA) to 66-67% from January 2027, according to projections by the Association for Indian Civil Service Professionals - Industry Working Group (AICPI-IW).

• Option 1: Automatic: I'm all in as long as it's automatic
• Option 2: Voluntary: Let me get back to work first