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Updated on: Mar 2025
Operating Margin Pressures Lead Cognizant to Delay Pay Increases
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Operating Margin Pressures Lead Cognizant to Delay Pay Increases

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., a leading global IT services company, has recently announced the deferral of its annual salary hikes for employees by four months. Initially scheduled for April 2025, the pay increases will now be implemented in August 2025. This decision has sparked significant discussion within the industry, with many attributing the move to […]

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Cognizant CEO Addresses Bonus and Salary Hike Concerns at Townhall
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Cognizant CEO Addresses Bonus and Salary Hike Concerns at Townhall

In a recent townhall meeting, Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S addressed employee concerns regarding the company’s bonus structure and the status of delayed salary hike letters. The townhall aimed to provide clarity on the company’s compensation plans and reassure employees about the company’s commitment to rewarding performance. The townhall provided an opportunity for employees to […]

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

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Maharashtra Government Employees Get 3% DA Hike, Arrears to Be Paid in February
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Maharashtra Government Employees Get 3% DA Hike, Arrears to Be Paid in February

Maharashtra government has announced a 3% increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees. This decision comes after an eight-month-long wait and addresses the demands of various employee associations who had been advocating for a hike since July 2024. The announcement, which includes the payment of arrears, is expected to benefit approximately 1.6 […]

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Infosys Rolls Out Salary Hikes: Employees to Receive 5-8% Increments
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Infosys Rolls Out Salary Hikes: Employees to Receive 5-8% Increments

Infosys, India’s third-largest IT services company, has announced salary hikes for its employees, with increments ranging from 5% to 8% based on their base salary. The salary hikes, which were rolled out on February 24, 2025, will be effective from April 1, 2025. This move is part of the company’s annual appraisal cycle and aims […]

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Meta Faces Backlash Over Layoffs and Executive Pay Hikes
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Meta Faces Backlash Over Layoffs and Executive Pay Hikes

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, recently laid off 3,600 employees, only to announce a significant increase in executive bonuses shortly thereafter. The decision, which has been met with backlash from both the public and former employees, highlights the growing disparity between executive compensation and the treatment of regular workers in the […]

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Capgemini Boosts Employee Engagement with ESOP Plan
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Capgemini Boosts Employee Engagement with ESOP Plan

Capgemini, a global leader in consulting, technology services, and digital transformation, has announced the introduction of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for 7,500 of its employees in India. This initiative is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance employee engagement and reward its workforce for their contributions to the company’s success. The ESOP […]

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Infosys Reduces Q3 Bonuses Ahead of Annual Pay Hikes
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Infosys Reduces Q3 Bonuses Ahead of Annual Pay Hikes

Infosys, one of India’s leading IT services companies, has announced a reduction in performance bonuses for the third quarter ending December 2024. The company has decided to offer an average of 80% of the target bonus to its eligible employees, a decrease from the previous quarter’s payout. This decision comes ahead of the anticipated annual […]

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TCS Links Salary Hikes to Return-to-Office Compliance
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TCS Links Salary Hikes to Return-to-Office Compliance

India’s largest IT services company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), is set to roll out annual salary increases for the fiscal year 2025 (FY25) in March, with payouts starting in April. The hikes are expected to average between 4-8%, according to sources familiar with the matter. The average hike was 7-9% in FY24 and 10.5% in […]

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Infosys Employees to See 5-8% Salary Hikes from April 2025
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Infosys Employees to See 5-8% Salary Hikes from April 2025

Infosys, one of India’s leading IT services providers, has announced plans to issue salary increment letters by the end of February 2025. The company has revealed that the average salary hikes will range between 5% to 8%, effective from April 2025. This decision comes as Infosys anticipates a rise in technology budgets and an overall […]

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Infosys to Roll Out Annual Salary Hikes by End of March
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Infosys to Roll Out Annual Salary Hikes by End of March

Infosys, one of India’s leading IT services companies, is set to release annual salary hike offers to its employees by the end of March 2025. This announcement comes as a relief to employees who have been eagerly awaiting updates on their compensation revisions. Employees have welcomed the news of the salary hikes, which come after […]

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TCS Cuts Variable Pay for Senior Staff Despite Office Attendance
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TCS Cuts Variable Pay for Senior Staff Despite Office Attendance

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest software exporter, has announced a reduction in variable pay for senior employees for the second consecutive quarter. This decision comes despite senior employees adhering to the company’s work-from-office norms. Responding to queries, a TCS spokesperson stated, “We don’t comment on speculation.” The company has not provided a detailed explanation […]

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