India’s largest IT services company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has announced its annual salary increment for employees across all grades, effective April 1, 2026. However, the company has not disclosed the exact percentage of the salary hike yet.
Key Highlights
- TCS announces annual salary increment across all grades effective April 1 2026, percentage undisclosed.
- TCS reports headcount growth, rising attrition and strong Q4 FY26 profit and revenue performance.
Announcing the development, Sudeep Kunnumal, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), said the company is implementing annual salary increment across all employee levels.“We are pleased to implement annual salary increases across all grades effective 1st April,” he stated.
Kunnumal further highlighted that TCS continues to invest in building a “future-ready” workforce, with strong hiring momentum in both experienced professionals and campus recruits. The company is also prioritising an AI-first culture, equipping employees with AI-driven skills to meet evolving client demands.
Alongside the salary hike announcement, TCS reported a marginal increase in headcount during Q4 FY26, adding around 2,300 employees, taking the total workforce to 584,519, compared to 582,163 in the previous quarter. The company also maintains a diverse workforce, with employees from 149 nationalities, while women account for over 35% of the total employee base. However, attrition rose slightly to 13.7%, up from 13.5% in the December 2025 quarter, indicating ongoing talent churn in the IT sector.
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Historically, TCS has followed a differentiated appraisal structure. In the previous cycle, most employees received salary hikes between 4.5% and 7%, while top performers were awarded increases of up to 10%, particularly benefiting lower and mid-level employees.
On the financial front, TCS reported strong performance for Q4 FY26, with consolidated net profit rising 12.2% year-on-year to Rs 13,718 crore, compared to Rs 12,224 crore in the same period last year. Revenue from operations grew 9.6% YoY to Rs 70,698 crore, while on a sequential basis, profit increased 28.7% and revenue rose 5.4%, reflecting steady growth momentum for India’s largest IT services firm despite global uncertainties.
