Infosys reported that 130 employees earned more than Rs. 1 crore annually in FY26, the highest number disclosed by the company so far. The increase was supported by stock incentives, compensation revisions and performance-linked rewards.
This is the highest figure reported by Infosys so far and shows a steady rise in high-value compensation within the company. Salary revisions during the year also contributed to the higher number of crore-plus earners.
Infosys has reported a growing number of employees joining the country's corporate crore-plus salary club. The company's latest annual report shows that 130 India-based employees earned more than Rs. 1 crore during FY26, which is about a 16 percent increase from the previous year.
The increase comes even as the IT industry continues to deal with concerns around automation, changing client spending patterns, and the growing role of generative AI in software development and business operations.
According to Infosys, the rise was largely driven by stock-based rewards that were granted in previous years and exercised during FY26. The company also managed to retain a larger share of its highest-paid employees.
Only 22 employees from this income bracket left the organization during FY26. That is a much lower number compared to the combined exits seen in the previous two financial years, helping Infosys maintain and expand its pool of top earners.
TCS employees have recently expressed dissatisfaction over the latest appraisal cycle. Although TCS announced average salary hikes of around 5 percent, several employees reportedly claimed that their revised compensation either showed little improvement or appeared lower than before.
A few employees reported that they witnessed a decrease in annual compensation between Rs. 1,000 and Rs 10,000. Many employees believe the changes stem from a restructuring of compensation components linked to India's new labor codes. Some workers reportedly noticed a reduction in their displayed annual compensation after gratuity was removed from the visible Cost to Company structure.
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As technology companies compete for highly skilled professionals, compensation packages are increasingly tied to specialized expertise, leadership capabilities and long-term business impact. The trend highlights how critical talent remains a key differentiator in an industry shaped by AI, cloud computing and digital transformation.