However, over the past few years, this timeline has seen frequent delays. During the previous appraisal for FY24, the company rolled out salary hikes in two phases — January and April 2025. Employees up to the JL5 level, including team leads, received their increments in January, while JL6 and above had to wait until April. Even then, hikes were 5–10% lower across levels compared to the previous cycle announced in November 2023. The 2023 pay revision had itself followed a difficult year when Infosys froze salary hikes for FY22 to conserve cash amid uncertain market conditions — a decision that dampened employee morale. With over 3.23 lakh employees worldwide, Infosys' appraisal outcomes are seen as a bellwether for the broader Indian IT sector. Emphasis on Self-Reflection and Future Goals In this year's review, the company has encouraged employees to highlight their key achievements, challenges, and measurable outcomes over the past year.