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Updated on: Aug 2026
Infosys to Roll Out Salary Hikes from October, Hire 20,000 Freshers
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Infosys to Roll Out Salary Hikes from October, Hire 20,000 Freshers

Infosys will begin rolling out salary hikes for employees from October 2026, with the increment cycle spread across three phases ending in January 2027, CEO Salil Parekh said during the company’s Q1 FY27 earnings press conference. The company did not disclose the percentage of salary increases. Parekh said most employees will receive their revised salaries […]

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Tech Mahindra to Roll Out Salary Hikes From Q2 in Phased Manner
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Tech Mahindra to Roll Out Salary Hikes From Q2 in Phased Manner

Tech Mahindra will begin implementing employee salary hikes from the second quarter (Q2) of FY27 in a phased manner, signalling improving business confidence as the IT services company reported easing employee attrition alongside a decline in headcount during the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Speaking during the company’s post-earnings conference call, Chief Executive Officer and […]

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Wipro Absorbs Wage Hike Headwinds in Q1 FY27, Bets on Premium AI Talent
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Wipro Absorbs Wage Hike Headwinds in Q1 FY27, Bets on Premium AI Talent

While Wipro has adopted a highly cautious approach to broad-based hiring amid muted demand, its financial performance in the April-June quarter of FY27 highlights the direct impact of its recent compensation strategies and investments in premium talent. In its Q1 FY27 earnings release, the company reported that its core IT services operating margin contracted by […]

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Accenture issued Memo to all employees worldwide…
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Accenture issued Memo to all employees worldwide…

Global professional services company Accenture has introduced a revised compensation approach for its June salary review cycle, impacting its workforce of more than 780,000 employees worldwide. Under the new framework, employees receiving stay-at-level salary increases will get only half of their approved hike added to their base salary, while the remaining half will be paid […]

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TCS Salary Hike Trends: A Financial Year-wise View (FY22–FY26)
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TCS Salary Hike Trends: A Financial Year-wise View (FY22–FY26)

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has rolled out annual salary hike for employees across levels effective April 1, 2026, though the quantum of hikes has not yet been disclosed. This follows its previous increment cycle in September 2025, when most employees received salary increases in the range of 4.5% to 7%, as reported by PTI. TCS […]

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India Inc Salary Trends 2026: Which Sector is Winning the Hike War?
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India Inc Salary Trends 2026: Which Sector is Winning the Hike War?

India’s appraisal season is showing signs of renewed optimism as fresh data from major global professional services firms, Aon and EY, projects an average salary increase of 9.1% for 2026. This marks a slight but significant uptick from the 8.9% actual hike recorded in 2025, signaling a phase of stabilization and strategic talent investment in a […]

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TCS Gives 100% Variable Pay, But Deferred Hikes- Here’s Why
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TCS Gives 100% Variable Pay, But Deferred Hikes- Here’s Why

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has rolled out 100% variable pay for over 70% of its employees for Q1 FY26 (April–June 2025). This includes employees up to the C2 grade, while those in higher bands (C3 and above) received variable pay based on the performance of their respective business units. The […]

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

Cognizant has addressed concerns about delayed salary hikes, confirming that merit increases for eligible employees will be implemented as planned in August. The company also assured that bonuses for eligible associates will be paid in mid-March. Reports suggesting a delay in the salary cycle are inaccurate, the company stated. In an official statement, Cognizant emphasized […]

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