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Updated on: Nov 2025
LTIMindtree CEO: Split Pay Hikes May Become the New Normal
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LTIMindtree CEO: Split Pay Hikes May Become the New Normal

LTIMindtree has announced a significant change in its compensation structure for FY26, opting to split annual salary hikes across two quarters instead of implementing them in a single cycle. The decision was disclosed during the company’s second-quarter earnings call held on October 16, 2025. Under the revised plan, 50% of employees will receive their salary […]

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Infosys Ramps Up Lateral Hiring with Cash Referral Bonuses
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Infosys Ramps Up Lateral Hiring with Cash Referral Bonuses

Infosys has launched an aggressive lateral hiring campaign across its Indian development centers, offering cash referral bonuses to employees who successfully recommend candidates. The move signals a renewed demand for experienced tech professionals and comes at a time when other industry players are scaling back recruitment efforts. Cash Incentives for Employee Referrals In an internal […]

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Samsung Ties Employee Rewards to Share Price Growth
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Samsung Ties Employee Rewards to Share Price Growth

Samsung Electronics has announced a new performance-linked stock compensation program for its employees, marking a significant shift in its approach to workforce incentives. The initiative, unveiled on October 14, 2025, comes as the company reports its strongest quarterly earnings in over three years and aims to align employee rewards with long-term shareholder value. Performance Stock […]

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Appraisal Season Begins at Infosys, Raises Expected in 2026
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Appraisal Season Begins at Infosys, Raises Expected in 2026

Infosys has officially launched its annual performance appraisal cycle for the fiscal year ending September 2025, setting in motion a process that has sparked renewed hope among employees for long-overdue salary hikes in 2026. The Bengaluru-based IT services major has asked employees to complete their self-assessments by October 17, 2025, as part of its routine […]

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HCLTech Announces October Salary Hike & Pay Structure Change
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HCLTech Announces October Salary Hike & Pay Structure Change

HCLTech has announced a fresh round of salary increments for its employees starting October 2025, reinforcing its commitment to workforce stability and growth. The move comes amid strong quarterly performance and improved business visibility, particularly in artificial intelligence-led services. Alongside the pay hikes, the company has introduced a significant change in its compensation structure by […]

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TCS Confirms 100% Variable Pay for Junior Employees
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TCS Confirms 100% Variable Pay for Junior Employees

India’s largest IT services firm, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has announced a full 100% payout of its quarterly variable allowance (QVA) to junior employees for the second quarter of FY 2025–26. The move comes amid cautious optimism in the IT sector and is seen as a signal of TCS’s commitment to retaining talent and maintaining […]

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TCS Offers Up to Two Years’ Pay to Long-Serving Employees
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TCS Offers Up to Two Years’ Pay to Long-Serving Employees

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has introduced a tiered severance package with a minimum payout of six months’ salary, as part of a major workforce restructuring initiative impacting around 12,000 employees. The move reflects the company’s shift toward AI, data, and cybersecurity capabilities, and its effort to phase out roles that no longer align with evolving […]

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Big Payout, Bigger Tax: TCS Employees Face Surprise Burden
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Big Payout, Bigger Tax: TCS Employees Face Surprise Burden

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is undergoing a significant workforce restructuring, impacting approximately 12,000 employees—roughly 2% of its global workforce. The layoffs, which began in August and continued through September 2025, are part of the company’s strategy to align talent with evolving client demands and emerging technologies such as AI and […]

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Eternal Rolls Out Major ESOPs Amid Revenue Surge and Profit Dip
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Eternal Rolls Out Major ESOPs Amid Revenue Surge and Profit Dip

Eternal Ltd., the parent company of Zomato, has approved a fresh round of employee stock options (ESOPs) valued at approximately ₹211 crore. The grant covers 64.13 lakh equity shares under three distinct ESOP plans and is part of the company’s ongoing strategy to incentivize and retain key talent amid a competitive market environment. The Nomination […]

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Ather Energy Grants ₹70.7 Crore Worth ESOPs
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Ather Energy Grants ₹70.7 Crore Worth ESOPs

Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy has granted 12.74 lakh employee stock options (ESOPs) under its 2025 plan, reinforcing its commitment to long-term employee wealth creation and organizational growth. The move, approved through two separate resolutions, reflects the company’s continued focus on retaining and rewarding talent as it scales operations and competes in India’s fast-growing EV […]

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Union Cabinet Approves 78-Day Bonus for Railway Employees
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Union Cabinet Approves 78-Day Bonus for Railway Employees

In a move that will benefit more than 10.91 lakh non-gazetted railway employees, the Union Cabinet has approved a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days’ wages for the financial year 2024–25. The decision, announced on September 24, 2025, comes ahead of the Durga Puja, Dussehra, and Diwali festivals and is expected to boost […]

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Amazon Enhances Pay and Benefits for Frontline Employees
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Amazon Enhances Pay and Benefits for Frontline Employees

Amazon has announced a $1 billion investment aimed at improving compensation and reducing health care costs for its U.S.-based fulfillment and transportation employees. The initiative, unveiled on September 17, 2025, is part of the company’s broader effort to enhance worker benefits and retain talent ahead of peak shopping seasons such as Prime Day and the […]

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