TCS Raises Pay for 4 in 5, but Clouds Linger over Job Security
INDIA, AUG 6 – TCS will increase salaries for 80% of employees in grades up to C3A amid layoffs of about 12,000 as part of a strategy to become a future-ready organisation.
- On Wednesday, Tata Consultancy Services informed employees it will roll out wage hikes for about 80% of its workforce covering mid to junior levels, effective September 1, 2025.
- Amid its push to become a 'future-ready organisation', TCS froze hiring since 30 July and laid off over 12,000 employees, the company said last month.
- As of June 30, 2025, Tata Consultancy Services had 613,069 employees, with bench phasing out across Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad.
- Market analysts noted the 3.5% stock decline at Tata Consultancy Services after earnings missed estimates and salary hikes were deferred, sparking industry reset debates.
- Planning for its long-term growth, Tata Consultancy Services is investing in new-tech areas, deploying AI, and has reskilling and redeployment initiatives impacting about 2 of its global workforce.
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TCS Salary Hike News Update: After Announcing Layoffs, Tata Consultancy Services Rolls Out Wage Hikes for 80% of Employees; Who Will Get a Raise? | 📲 LatestLY
TCS will reportedly offer salary hikes starting September 1, 2025, covering 80% of its workforce in junior to mid-level employees up to grade C3A. The development follows delays in the usual April cycle and comes amid plans to lay off around 12,000 senior and mid-management employees, signaling a strategic shift in workforce structure. 📲 TCS Salary Hike News Update: After Announcing Layoffs, Tata Consultancy Services Rolls Out Wage Hikes for 80…
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