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India Inc shifts hiring to mid level talent while capping salary hikes at 10 percent

Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
India Inc shifts hiring to mid level talent while capping salary hikes at 10 percent

Attrition pressure is highest for mid senior staff

Indian companies are planning to hire more mid-level professionals, with salary hikes expected to stay moderate between 5% and 10% for 2026–27. While budgets tighten, firms also face persistent attrition risks, especially among mid-senior employees. The move suggests employers want experienced growth without escalating pay and retention costs.

  • Hiring focus is expected to tilt toward mid-level talent
  • Salary hikes for 2026 to 2027 likely stay in the 5 to 10% range
  • Attrition remains a major worry, especially for mid-senior staff
  • Employers aim to balance hiring needs with controlled compensation
Read the full story at The Economic Times

This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on The Economic TimesThe Economic Times

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