The latest EY Future of Pay Report indicates a cooling trend for Indian salaries, with the overall increment projected to dip from 9.3 percent in 2025 to 9.1percent in 2026. Global Capability Centres lead the market with a 10.4 percent projection, while Financial Services remain steady at 10 percent. Conversely, Telecommunications and Oil & Gas are expected to see the lowest gains at 8.4 percent and 8.5 percent.