TCS to roll out salary hikes from Sept 1, 2025 for ~80% of its workforce.

Hikes apply to freshers and mid-level employees up to grade C3A—about 4.5 lakh staff.

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Annual hikes were delayed from April to September due to macroeconomic uncertainty.

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TCS also plans to lay off ~12,000 senior/mid-level employees (about 2% of staff).

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While rivals froze hikes, TCS chose to reward junior talent during restructuring.

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TCS aims to retain its talent pipeline while cutting costs—balancing growth with lean ops.

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TCS to roll out salary hikes from Sept 1, 2025 for ~80% of its workforce.

Hikes apply to freshers and mid-level employees up to grade C3A—about 4.5 lakh staff.

Who Gets the Hike?

Annual hikes were delayed from April to September due to macroeconomic uncertainty.

Why the Delay?

TCS also plans to lay off ~12,000 senior/mid-level employees (about 2% of staff).

Layoffs on the Side

While rivals froze hikes, TCS chose to reward junior talent during restructuring.

TCS vs Peers

TCS aims to retain its talent pipeline while cutting costs—balancing growth with lean ops.

What It Means