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Updated on: Feb 2025

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Infosys Employees to See - Salary Hikes from April

Feb 15, 2025

Infosys to Roll Out Annual Salary Hikes by End of March

Infosys, one of Indias leading IT services companies, is set to release annual salary hike of...

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Feb 7, 2025

Latest news: Infosys to Roll Out Annual Salary Hikes by End of March - SightsIn Plus

TCS Cuts Variable Pay for Senior Staff Despite Office Attendance

Tata Consultancy Services TCS, Indias largest software exporter, has announced a reduction ...

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Feb 6, 2025

Latest news: TCS Cuts Variable Pay for Senior Staff Despite Office Attendance - SightsIn Plus

Swiggy Grants ESOPs Worth INR , Crore to Employees

Swiggy, the popular food delivery platform in India, has announced the allocation of Employee Stock ...

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Jan 28, 2025

Latest news: Swiggy Grants ESOPs Worth INR , Crore to Employees - SightsIn Plus

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Infosys CEO Addresses Low Salary Hikes and Toxic Work Culture

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh recently addressed concerns over low salary hikes and toxic work culture claims during the company’s Q3 earnings call on January 16, 2025. This comes amid a raging debate over the industry-wide 90-hour workweek, sparked by remarks from Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy and L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan. Infosys Low Salary Hike and […]

Jan 17, 2025

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L&T Reports Significant Pay Gap Between Managers & Employees

In FY24, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), reported a significant disparity in pay hikes between its top management and regular employees. This development has raised eyebrows and sparked discussions about income inequality within the corporate sector. Details of the Pay Hike at L&T L&T’s managerial staff witnessed a remarkable 20% increase in their compensation packages, while […]

Jan 13, 2025

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Infosys Employees to Receive Pay Hikes in February & March 2025

Bengaluru-based IT giant Infosys is set to begin rolling out pay hike letters to its employees starting in February 2025. This move comes as a welcome announcement for employees who have been eagerly awaiting their salary revisions. The pay hikes will be effective retrospectively from January 1, 2025. They will cover the appraisal period from […]

Jan 13, 2025

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Apple Boosts CEO Pay by 18%, Stands Firm Against Anti-Diversity Measure

Apple Inc. has announced an 18% increase in the compensation of its CEO, Tim Cook, raising his total pay to $74.6 million for the fiscal year 2024. This significant pay rise is largely attributed to an increase in stock awards. Tim Cook’s total compensation package for the year includes a $3 million base salary, $58.1 […]

Jan 11, 2025

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HCLTech Salary Hikes for Juniors; Senior Staff Await Their Turn

India’s third-largest IT services company, HCLTech, has recently announced salary hikes for its junior employees, sparking discussions and anticipation among senior staff who are still awaiting their increments. This move comes amidst a challenging demand environment and uncertainty over discretionary spending, prompting the company to delay wage hikes for mid to senior-level employees. HCLTech Salary […]

Jan 7, 2025

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Infosys Postpones Salary Hikes to Fourth Quarter of FY25

Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services company, has announced the deferral of its annual salary hikes to the fourth quarter of the current financial year (Q4FY25). This decision comes amidst ongoing challenges in the global market, particularly in discretionary IT services. The company’s Chief Financial Officer, Jayesh Sanghrajka, revealed that while some increments will take effect […]

Jan 6, 2025

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Jindal Stainless Rewards Employees with 12.42 Lakh Stocks

Jindal Stainless Ltd, the country’s leading stainless-steel manufacturer, has announced the granting of 12,42,736 stock options under its Employee Stock Option scheme. This move aims to reward employees for their commitment and performance while attracting and retaining top talent. Rewarding Commitment and Performance The stock options comprise an equal mix of Employee Stock Options (ESOPs) […]

Jan 3, 2025

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Employee Compensation Rises by 13% in India

Recent data reveals a significant increase in employee compensation across various sectors in India. According to the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2023-24, average annual employee compensation at unincorporated enterprises rose by 13% to ₹1.4 lakh per head for the period October 2023-September 2024. This growth reflects a positive trend in the Indian […]

Dec 25, 2024

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Infosys Ex-CFO Mohandas Pai Highlights Salary Inequality

Mohandas Pai, former CFO of Infosys and current Chairman of Aarin Capital, has raised a critical issue regarding the growing wage disparity in India’s IT sector. In a recent statement, Mohandas highlighted the stark contrast between the salaries of top executives and entry-level employees. He called for urgent reforms to address this imbalance. Infosys Ex-CFO […]

Dec 23, 2024

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Compensation and Benefits Trends 2025: SightsIn Plus Report

In an exclusive conversation with SightsIn Plus, the discussion focused on the trends in compensation and benefits for 2025. This report highlights the key insights from that conversation. Compensation & Benefits Trends 2025 When considering the industry context for 2025 and beyond, particularly within the financial services sector and Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India, […]

Dec 19, 2024

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Delhi Government Approves Salary Hike for DTC Contractual Staff

In a significant move aimed at improving the livelihood of its contractual workforce, Delhi government has announced a major salary hike for Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) contractual staff. The decision follows recent demands raised by DTC employees during a strike, which highlighted issues such as postings far from their homes and the need for better […]

Dec 11, 2024

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IIT Graduates Land High-Paying Jobs with Global-Level Salaries

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) have long been recognized as breeding grounds for exceptional talent. Recently, there has been a significant shift in the domestic job market, with top firms offering salary packages comparable to international standards for roles based in India. This trend is particularly evident in sectors such as algorithmic trading, data […]

Dec 6, 2024