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Updated on: Feb 2026

News

India Inc Salary Trends Which Sector is Winning the Hike War?

Feb 25, 2026

TCS Gives Variable Pay, But Deferred Hikes- Heres Why

Tata Consultancy Services TCS, Indias largest IT services firm, has rolled out variable pay ...

Compensation

Jul 16, 2025

TCS Gives Variable Pay, But Deferred Hikes- Heres Why

Indias avg salary hike to be . in , lowest in a decade Deloitte Report

According to Deloitte India Talent Outlook , the average salary increment in India is projected ...

Survey & Report

Mar 7, 2025

Indias avg salary hike to be . in , lowest in a decade Deloitte Report

Cognizant Confirms On-Time Salary Hikes and Bonuses, No Delay

Cognizant has addressed concerns about delayed salary hikes, confirming that merit increases for eli...

Compensation

Mar 6, 2025

Cognizant Confirms On-Time Salary Hikes and Bonuses, No Delay

Compensation

TCS Announces 4-8% Salary Hike for FY25, Lowest in Last 4 Years

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services provider, is set to roll out annual salary hikes for the fiscal year 2025, with average increases ranging between 4% and 8%. Offsite employees can expect a hike of 7-8%, while onsite employees may receive a lower increment of 2-4%. To reward excellence, high-performing employees could see […]

Feb 27, 2025

Compensation

Cognizant Defends Competitive Entry-Level Pay for Engineers

IT giant, Cognizant Technology Solutions has responded to recent social media criticism regarding its entry-level salary packages, emphasizing that it offers competitive pay for fresh engineering graduates. The IT giant clarified that salaries for fresh engineers range from Rs 4 to 12 lakh annually, depending on the role, skill set, and industry certifications. The lower […]

Aug 19, 2024

Industry

Telecom Compensation Trends in FY25: Hikes Moderate to 9%

In fiscal year 2025, salary hikes within the broad telecom sector have tapered down to an average of 9%. This shift comes after a talent war that drove increments to record highs two years ago has now subsided, and the demand for mobile phones has slowed down. Munira Loliwala, VP (Strategy & Growth) at staffing […]

Jul 29, 2024

Industry

Big Salary Hike For Govt Employees in Haryana

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced an 8% salary increase for 1.19 lakh contract employees in levels 1, 2, and 3 via the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam (HKRNL). The revised pay scale will be effective from Monday, July 1, 2024. During a meeting attended by various labour unions and employees of the Haryana Kaushal […]

Jul 2, 2024

Social Media

Engineer Controversial Statement: Underpaid? Your Responsibility

A social media post by Dehradun engineer Akshay Saini has garnered widespread attention, sparking contemplation among netizens. His post unveils stark realities about achieving substantial incomes, prompting reflection on personal and societal perspectives on wages. His insights have stirred a dialogue on the dynamics of earning and financial success in today’s world. The HARD TRUTH […]

May 3, 2024

Compensation

IndiGo rewards employees with a bonus equal to 1.5 months’ salary

According to Business Standard, India’s preferred airline, IndiGo declared a special one-time bonus for all its employees, equal to 45 days of basic salary. The company has announced the Thank You Bonus equivalent to 1.5 months’ basic salary, will be disbursed as ex-gratia payment along with the May 2024 salary. Recently, IndiGo has commenced a […]

May 3, 2024

Compensation

Has TCS granted pay hikes based on office attendance?

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a prominent IT services firm, has announced salary increments ranging from 4.5% to 7%, contingent on performance. The high-performing employees will receive double-digit pay hikes. According to a Mint report, TCS has also assessed Office Attendance before giving pay hikes to over 6,00,000 employees. Milind Lakkad, Chief HR Officer said, “We are pleased to […]

Apr 22, 2024

Compensation

TCS announces salary hike for top performers in double digits

An Indian multinational information technology services and consulting company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced annual increments in double-digit hikes for top performers starting from April 1. Milind Lakkad, Chief HR Officer, said: “We are pleased to announce the annual increments for our workforce, as we have done consistently every year, with top performers receiving double-digit hikes.” Salary hikes will […]

Apr 13, 2024

Compensation

Cognizant delays salary increments until the August quarter

An American multinational information technology services and consulting company, Cognizant has postponed its annual salary increases by four months, intending to implement them for eligible employees starting from August 1. Last year, the Nasdaq-listed firm provided raises to employees in April 2023. As reported by Economic Times, confirming the development, Cognizant stated, “We are committed […]

Apr 6, 2024