New Delhi, July 15 -- As India steps into a new fiscal era, the buzz around the 8th Pay Commission has reignited hopes among central government employees and pensioners. With inflation soaring and living costs escalating each year, the next pay revision could be a game-changer, not just for the lakhs of employees it directly affects, but for the broader Indian economy too.

But how exactly will this new commission improve their lifestyle? And how does it compare to the previous commissions that shaped India's public sector workforce?

Let's rewind a little.

Pay Commissions have always been more than just salary revision exercises, they reflect the country's changing economic realities, inflationary pressures, and social aspirations. From...