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Updated on: Feb 2025
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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Swiggy Grants ESOPs Worth INR 1,171 Crore to Employees
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Swiggy Grants ESOPs Worth INR 1,171 Crore to Employees

Swiggy, the popular food delivery platform in India, has announced the allocation of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) worth INR 1,171 crore to its employees. Swiggy CEO Sriharsha Majety emphasized the importance of ESOPs in retaining top talent and driving the company’s growth. He stated that the ESOP allocation is a testament to Swiggy’s commitment […]

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Infosys CEO Addresses Low Salary Hikes and Toxic Work Culture
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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 […]

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L&T Reports Significant Pay Gap Between Managers & Employees
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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 […]

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Infosys Employees to Receive Pay Hikes in February & March 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 […]

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

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HCLTech Salary Hikes for Juniors; Senior Staff Await Their Turn
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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 […]

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Infosys Postpones Salary Hikes to Fourth Quarter of FY25
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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 […]

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