Wage Hike
Periodic Labour Force Survey 2025: Earnings aren’t rising for large groups of Indian workers
The National Statistical Office’s rejigged PLFS, with larger samples and monthly readings, aligns India’s labour tracker with global standards. Its annual report for 2025 shows that while employment trends held steady, India’s most vulnerable workers faced significant hardship.
3 min read2 Apr 2026Tech stocks slide up to 4% after Infosys hikes entry-level pay; Nifty IT index down 1%
Domestic tech stocks are experiencing significant losses following Infosys's salary hike for freshers. Most Nifty IT index constituents are down, with Infosys shares falling 0.5%.
3 min read26 Dec 2025Why India Inc is holding back on salary hikes in 2026
India Inc is set to offer pay increases of about 8.5% to 9.5% in 2026, broadly matching last year’s levels, as companies weigh subdued inflation against higher costs from new labour rules and continued margin pressure.
4 min read17 Dec 2025Why governments should stop raising the minimum wage
After a decade of rises, there are now far better tools for fighting poverty
3 min read21 Nov 2025India salary hike: Real estate, NBFC sectors to see biggest jumps in 2026 — here’s what the survey says
India salary hike: A survey from AON's Annual Salary Increase and Turnover 2025-26 showed that Salaries in India are likely to rise by 9% in 2026, with a key focus on certain sectors amid global uncertainties. Here's what the survey shows…
1 min read7 Oct 2025TCS raises pay for 4 in 5, but clouds linger over job security
India’s top IT firm hikes pay for 80% of staff amid layoffs, rising attrition, and industry headwinds. Raises effective Sept, focused on younger employees. Quantum still unclear.
3 min read7 Aug 2025Infosys salary hike: IT major says second phase already rolled out, ‘next one we'll have to…’
Infosys salary hike: India's second largest IT firm, Infosys, which recently implemented a wage hike, has not yet decided on the next pay hike for its employees. The IT company posted a 9% YoY rise in consolidated net profits to ₹6,921 crore for Q1FY26.
2 min read23 Jul 2025Top Indian IT companies report first-ever revenue decline since 2020. What awaits investors in Q1?
Indian tech companies faced a challenging March quarter, with revenue declines reported across major IT services. Cautious spending and project delays may lead to continued headwinds in upcoming quarters.
2 min read6 May 2025TCS defers wage hike: What does it signal for IT sector employees & economy?
TCS has postponed wage hikes for FY26 amid global economic uncertainty, impacting employee morale and potentially the Indian economy. With a strong focus on international markets, TCS's decisions may influence the broader IT sector's approach to wage adjustments.
4 min read11 Apr 2025Want a payhike? Clear an exam first, LTI Mindtree tells staff
According to LTIMindtree employees, the competency exam is under a new framework called My Career My Growth, introduced last year for senior executives, and expanded to include more employees this year.
4 min read28 Feb 2025