TCS to Roll Out Annual Salary Hike Across Employees Effective April 1, 2026

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has rolled out annual salary increases across all grades, effective 1 April 2026, as per news reports. The company has not disclosed the range of increments.  

Senior management indicated that higher-rated employees will receive double-digit increases, while others will be covered under standard revisions. 

Workforce and Hiring Trends 

Hiring activity continued through the March quarter, with additions across both campus and lateral hiring. The company said recruitment remains focused on artificial intelligence, data, cloud, cybersecurity, enterprise platforms, and digital engineering.  

During FY26, more than 750 employees with consulting and advisory experience were onboarded. The company also reported ongoing investment in training programmes.  

Around 270,000 employees are said to have higher proficiency in artificial intelligence and machine learning skills. 

Headcount and Attrition 

The total headcount stood at 584,519 at the end of FY26. This is lower than 607,979 recorded at the end of FY25, indicating a year-on-year decline. On a sequential basis, the company added 2,356 employees during the fourth quarter. 

Attrition levels increased marginally over the period. The last 12-month voluntary attrition rate was reported at 13.7%, compared with 13.5% in the previous quarter. 

Q4FY26 Financial Performance  

For the quarter ended March 2026, the company reported consolidated net profit of ₹13,718 crore, compared with ₹12,224 crore in the same period last year, showing a rise of 12.2%.  

Revenue from operations stood at ₹70,698 crore, up from ₹64,479 crore a year earlier, a 9.6% increase. On a sequential basis, profit rose 28.7%, while revenue increased by 5.4% during the quarter. 

Previous Increment Cycle 

In FY25, salary revisions were deferred and implemented from September 2025. At that time, most employees received increases in the range of 4.5% to 7%. Higher-performing employees were given increases of around 10%. 

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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Share Price Performance  

As of April 10, 2026, 10:27 am, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) share price was trading at ₹2,516.50, down 2.80% from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

The implementation of pay hikes comes as the company continues hiring and investing in skill development, particularly in newer technology areas. Headcount trends remained mixed during the period. 

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