India Inc is projected to hike salaries by an average 9.1 per cent in 2026, which is slightly higher than the actual 8.9 per cent increase recorded in 2025, as per a new report by Aon plc.This reflects sustained salary increase on the back of positive medium-term outlook amidst geopolitical uncertainty.Real estate & infrastructure (10.2 per cent) and non-banking financial companies ( 10.1 per cent) are expected to deliver highest salary growth in 2026. Automotive and vehicle manufacturing (9.9 per cent ), e ...