Cognizant Announces 100% Bonus Payout After Achieving 'Winner's Circle' Early

• Cognizant Technology Solutions will award a 100% bonus pay for 2025, achieving its internal 'Winner's Circle' benchmark two years ahead of schedule.
• CEO Ravi Kumar S confirmed the full bonus funding in an internal email, crediting employees' 'hustle, disciplined execution, and commitment'.
• The 'Winner's Circle' signifies top-tier performance among global peers, measured by revenue growth, margins, and execution metrics, initially targeted for 2027 but reached in 2025.
• Cognizant's constant currency growth of 6.4% in calendar year 2025 was the highest among large IT services firms, surpassing Accenture, HCLTech, Infosys, TCS, and Wipro.
• The company's growth ranking improved from 10th in 2022 to 6th in 2024, and it achieved 'Top Tier' status in 2025 by being among the top four performers in revenue growth within its peer group.