New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) announced salary hikes for 80% of its employees starting September 2025, offering some relief after it announced layoffs late last month.

The internal announcement, made via email on 6 August and accessed by Mint, stated: "We are pleased to announce a compensation revision for all eligible associates in grades up to C3A and equivalent, covering 80% of our workforce," wrote Milind Lakkad and K Sudeep, chief human resources officer (CHRO) and CHRO (designate).

The hike applies to employees with about 11 years of experience or less, in the C3A band. Those in higher bands such as C3B, C4, or C5 have not yet been included in this round of raises. Last year's hike, effective April, was ...