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HCLTech Raises Fresher Salaries To 22 Lakh
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HCLTech announced in its January 2026 earnings update that it will offer elite freshers specialized in AI and digital skills pay packages of Rs 18–22 lakh per annum. Infosys has also raised entry-level pay for Specialist Programmer and Digital Specialist roles to between Rs 7 lakh and Rs 21 lakh for 2025 graduates. TCS paused some final appraisals over work‑from‑office noncompliance.
Key Points
- 1Offers premium entry-level packages up to Rs 22 lakh for elite AI and digital freshers.
- 2Signals talent prioritization as firms spend more on fewer specialised engineers amid cautious hiring.
- 3Impacts campus recruiting and compensation benchmarks; practitioners should adjust sourcing and salary offers.
Scoring Rationale
Official company disclosures and clear hiring impact, but confined to selective entry-level AI roles limiting broader market disruption.
Sources
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