Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced a delay in employee salary hikes, initially planned for April 2025, due to global economic uncertainty and tariff concerns. Despite a revenue increase, net profit dipped, leading to this cautious approach. TCS will maintain variable payouts and continue hiring, planning to recruit approximately 42,000 fresh graduates in FY26.
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