Salary Hike

Salary hikes may moderate in FY27. These sectors will still pay more

While overall pay hikes are set to cool in FY27, demand for specialised skills is expected to keep salary growth strong in EVs, fintech and healthcare

India Inc likely to see salary hikes of up to 10.2% in FY27: Report

Corporate India is likely to see salary increments in the range of 8.6 per cent to 10.2 per cent across industries this financial year, primarily driven by sustained demand for skilled and execution-focused talent, a report said on Tuesday. TeamLease Services' report, Jobs and Salaries Primer 2026-27, projects average salary increments of 8.6 per cent to 10.2 per cent, mainly led by high growth sectors including EV and EV Infrastructure, FinTech, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals. "India's salary landscape in 2026-27 is becoming more differentiated and execution-led. Increment trends are increasingly being shaped by sector-specific growth and specialised skills. At the same time, compensation growth is no longer concentrated only in traditional metro markets. "Emerging cities are steadily strengthening their position in the talent economy, supported by industrial expansion, enterprise investments, and evolving business ecosystems," TeamLease Services Senior Vice President Balasubramani

TCS rolls out average salary hikes of 6-8% for employees in India

High performers, employees in the top-rated A+ category, have received hikes of more than 10 per cent, the sources added

Slower growth, tougher macro jeopardise salary hike cycles for IT cos

Economic uncertainty, slower growth and pressure on margins are prompting IT services firms to delay salary hikes and offer lower increments, impacting employee morale across the sector

Noida worker protests | UP govt approves wage hikes: What are the revised wages?

The Uttar Pradesh government has hiked minimum wages across worker categories following unrest in Noida, with revised rates coming into effect from April 1 retrospectively.

Noida protest: Why are workers in NCR region protesting? | Wage protest | Salary hike

Noida workers’ protest turned violent on April 13, 2026, disrupting traffic, shutting factories, and triggering police action across key sectors.

TCS announces annual salary hikes across all grades effective April 1

IT major rolls out pay increases effective April 1 across grades, even as headcount declines year-on-year and the company steps up investments in AI-ready workforce

India Inc pay hikes pegged at 9.1% in FY26, says Deloitte report

Deloitte survey shows marginal rise in salary increments, alongside higher promotions, stable attrition trends, and continued moderation in hiring across sectors

DFS secretary encourages composite salary package to boost PSU banks' CASA

DFS Secretary M Nagaraju inaugurates a composite salary account camp in Delhi as public sector banks seek to strengthen CASA balances and deepen customer relationships

Salary growth may ease to 9.1% in 2026; GCCs, pharma may be outliers

India Inc's salary growth is projected to ease to 9.1% in 2026, with GCCs and pharma firms leading increases as companies prioritise skill-based rewards, variable pay and talent retention strategies

CEO pay hits ₹9 Cr; AI skills fetch 40% premium as salary hikes average 9%

Skills are becoming the new currency of pay, with premiums rising 30-40% for AI, ML, cybersecurity, and cloud capabilities.

India Inc salary hike projected at 9.1% in 2026, skill-based pay leads: EY

An EY India report said that GCCs are expected to record the highest salary growth at 10.4%, driven by sustained global demand and investments in specialised digital skills

Wipro to hike salaries from March 1, bringing much-needed relief to staff

IT major to implement salary increments from March 1 after deferring hikes in September; percentage of increase not immediately specified

8th Pay Commission FAQs Salary hike, DA, arrears & timeline - All you need to know

A clear and simple explainer answering the most common questions about the 8th Central Pay Commission, from salary hikes and DA increases, to fitment factor, arrears, allowances and timelines.

Salaries to grow 9% in 2026 as job churn slows across sectors: Survey

Real estate and NBFCs are set to lead the pay surge, while cooling attrition signals a more stable job market, according to the latest salary and turnover survey

Salaries in India projected to rise 9% in 2026, led by realty, NBFCs: Aon

Aon study shows salary growth to touch 9% in 2026 as real estate and NBFCs lead the rise, while firms prioritise performance-based pay amid global slowdown

India's blue- and grey-collar salaries rise 23% over two years: Report

The salaries of India's blue- and grey-collar workforce have increased by 23 per cent over the past two years, reflecting the growing demand and opportunities for the skilled workforce, a report said on Tuesday. The overall salaries have grown by 23 per cent in just two years, reflecting the rising demand and opportunities for India's blue and grey-collar workforce, WorkIndia's Salary Report 2025 stated. The WorkIndia Salary Report 2025 is based on an analysis of 1.93 lakh job seekers' data from 2023 to August 2025. However, the report revealed that male workers witnessed a faster pace of salary growth at 9 per cent, compared to women workers at 6 per cent, highlighting the persistence of gender pay inequality. Meanwhile, non-metro cities have emerged as growth engines, recording an average 14 per cent increase in salaries, outpacing metro cities where salaries rose by 10 per cent, it said. Full-time employment continued to see steady salary increases of 10-15 per cent each year,

TCS announces 4.5-7% salary hikes, double-digit for top performers

TCS has resumed salary hikes with 4.5-7% raises for most staff and double-digit increments for top performers after delaying its annual review amid macroeconomic challenges

TCS announces 4.5 to 7% salary hike for most employees from Sept 2025

Country's largest IT services company TCS has rolled out salary hikes in the range of 4.57 per cent for a majority of its employees, sources said on Tuesday. The Tata group company has started sending the letters of increment to the employees from late Monday evening, and the increments will be applicable from September, they said. An official response to an email query sent to the company was awaited. It can be noted that there has been a slew of headlines on the Human Resources front over the last two months, starting with an announcement to defer pay hikes amid hazy market conditions. This was followed up with a surprise announcement to axe 2 per cent of the workforce, or around 12,000 employees, and then came an announcement of pay hikes for 80 per cent of the employees. As per media reports, most of the employees eligible for the hike were in the lower to mid levels of the hierarchy. The sources said the well performers have been given pay hikes of over 10 per cent as well.

Infosys gives 80% bonus to majority of employees for first quarter

Infosys has rolled out an average 80 per cent performance bonus for Q1, linked to employee ratings across PL4-PL6 levels, following stronger-than-expected quarterly growth