According to a recent report, companies in India are projected to experience an average salary increase of 8.8% in 2025, a slight decrease from the 9.0% seen in 2024. This adjustment comes as 75% of companies are striving to either sustain or decrease salary hikes amidst subdued revenue expansion. However, top performers can anticipate increments 1.7 times higher than their peers as businesses concentrate on cost optimization and talent stratification strategies. This data underscores the importance of employee performance and differentiation in compensation planning for Indian companies in the coming year.