Infosys Grants 80% Bonus Payout After Strong Q1FY26 Results

Infosys has rewarded employees with an average bonus payout of 80% for the first quarter of FY26, reflecting its strong earnings performance. The Bengaluru-based IT giant confirmed that the payout is significantly higher than last quarter’s average of 65%.

According to an internal communication, bonus percentages are linked to performance ratings and vary across levels. For PL4 employees, payouts range between 80% and 89%, while PL5 employees will receive between 78% and 87%. PL6 staff will get 75% to 85%, depending on their performance.

At the PL4 level, employees rated “Outstanding” will earn 89% of their eligible bonus, while those under “Needs Attention” will receive 80%. Similarly, at PL6, the top performers will secure 85% payouts, with the lower band fixed at 75%.

Infosys informed employees that bonus letters will be uploaded to their e-dockets in the coming days.

The announcement comes after Infosys posted Q1FY26 net profit of ₹6,921 crore, up 8.7% YoY, and revenue of ₹42,279 crore, up 7.5% YoY, beating analyst expectations.

Market Insights

• The bonus announcement highlights Infosys’ strong operating performance and commitment to employee retention.

• Rival IT major TCS recently announced wage hikes, indicating heightened competition for talent in the Indian IT sector.

• Higher payouts suggest positive revenue visibility for Infosys, which could boost investor confidence.

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Market Update & Key Insights

• Infosys’ performance-driven bonus aligns with its robust Q1 earnings.

• The IT sector is witnessing a mix of wage hikes, layoffs, and bonus rollouts, reflecting shifting business strategies.

• Strong earnings and payouts may support Infosys’ stock momentum in the near term.

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