TeamLease forecasts 8.9%-9.5% pay hikes for retail, FMCG, logistics and e-commerce

India’s salary increments are projected at 8.6%-10.2% across industries in FY26-27, according to TeamLease. Retail-linked sectors fall within its sustainable-growth group, with technical and customer-facing roles expected to command stronger increases.

— Filed Wed, 29 Jul, 2026, 16:28 IST · Source Times of India · Business · Updated

TeamLease projects Indian salary increments of 8.6%-10.2% in FY26-27. Retail, FMCG, logistics and e-commerce fall in its sustainable-growth group, with expected hikes of 8.9%-9.5%, while technical and customer-facing roles may receive higher increases.

Why this matters

No related recent TeamLease signals were provided. The FY26-27 outlook sets a pay benchmark for retail-linked employers, with technical and customer-facing roles expected to see stronger increments.

Retail-company signals are accelerating, up 406100% QoQ.