EY Report: India's Salary Hikes Expected to Reach 9% by 2026, Driven by GCCs
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India Salary Hikes to Hit 9% in 2026; GCCs Lead Growth: EY Report
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Storyboard•23-02-2026, 15:34
India Salary Hikes to Hit 9% in 2026; GCCs Lead Growth: EY Report
•India's salary increments are projected to normalize to 9.1% in 2026, with Global Capability Centers (GCCs) leading pay growth.
•GCCs are expected to offer the highest increments at 10.4% in 2026, followed by financial services (10%) and e-commerce (9.9%).
•Attrition levels eased to 16.4% in 2025, with financial services recording the highest at 24% and GCCs the lowest at 14.1%.
•Compensation structures are shifting to skills-based models, with AI and generative AI roles commanding skill premiums up to 40%.
•CEO compensation at Nifty 200 companies reached Rs 7-9 crore in 2025, a 12-15% increase, with significant portions linked to performance and long-term incentives.
