India Inc Anticipates 9% Salary Increases in 2026, But Not Universally Applied or Sufficient

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India Inc's 9% Salary Hikes in 2026: Not for All, Not Enough?

India Inc's 9% Salary Hikes in 2026: Not for All, Not Enough?

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CNBC TV18•23-03-2026, 15:09

India Inc's 9% Salary Hikes in 2026: Not for All, Not Enough?

•India Inc. expects a 9% salary hike in 2026, but distribution shifts due to cautious corporate approaches.
•Aon plc and Ernst & Young project around 9.1% increments, with Aon noting 8.9% in 2025, indicating modest growth.
•Real estate, infrastructure, NBFCs, GCCs, financial services, and e-commerce sectors are expected to lead in salary growth.
•Financial expert Nitin Kaushik highlights stagnant real wage growth, with rising living costs offsetting nominal increases.
•Companies are moving towards skills-led, performance-linked pay, with variable pay and long-term incentives gaining prominence.

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