Telecom sector salary hikes for FY25 slip to 9%

In fiscal 2025, salary hikes in the telecom sector are projected to average 9%, down from FY23's 10.19%. Demand for mobile phones has slowed, impacting increments. Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea provided hikes up to 12%. Telecom workforce growth is expected to decelerate to around 30%, reflecting reduced capital expenditure at Jio and Airtel after 5G rollouts.