Indian Employees Seek Pay Hikes

A survey by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants>>> reveals that only 29% of Indian employees are satisfied with their current pay levels. A significant majority, 81%, plan to seek salary hikes in the next 12 months, driven by rising cost-of-living concerns. This intention is higher than the global average and has increased since 2025. The Post Millennial show the strongest intent to ask for raises, while Generation X>>> workers have the highest expectations for increases over 10%. The report highlights the growing pressure on employers in India>>> to balance employee compensation demands with profitability and retention strategies.