West Bengal will hold its second cabinet meeting on May 18, with two major decisions likely on the table: adjustments to Dearness Allowance for state employees and retirees, and a review of the proposal to establish the Seventh Pay Commission. CM Suvendu Adhikari said these items will be discussed during the meeting, which could impact pay prospects for thousands.
A memorandum by the Federation of National Postal Organisations (FNPO) outlines what postal employee groups want from the 8th Pay Commission. Among proposals discussed is a basic pay target of about Rs 1.12 lakh for postmen, alongside demands spanning assistants, sorting staff, mail guards, civil wing roles, administrative and accounts staff, marketing executives, systems administrators and PLI development officers.
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An employee body for central government teachers in Union Territories has submitted a memorandum ahead of the 8th Pay Commission, demanding a minimum basic pay of Rs 50,000 and a fitment factor up to 3.83. It also calls for higher allowances, restoration of the Old Pension Scheme, and improved career progression for better long term growth.
A Seattle data scientist resigned after her company cut 40% of staff, despite being offered a 75% pay hike. She said her discomfort was rooted in “survivor’s guilt” and challenged the firm’s AI-driven productivity claims. The move ignited debate online about integrity, employee value, and whether companies reward loyalty or performance in layoffs’ aftermath.
India Inc expects average salaries to rise 9.1% in 2026, led by Global Capability Centres at 10.4%. Financial services and e-commerce are also projecting strong growth, while attrition is stabilizing. Companies are increasingly tying pay to skills, with emerging tech roles earning premiums and long-term incentives becoming more common, including for CEOs with performance-linked pay.
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