The week in charts: Market rout, salary hikes, Delhi earthquake
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Market sentiment has soured as foreign investors withdrawal due to rising US yields, a stronger dollar, and weak earnings. Meanwhile, salaries in 2025 are expected to see a decent rise, albeit slightly less than last year, amid global uncertainty and softer economic growth.
The Indian stock market has declined sharply since peaking in September 2024. The Sensex is down 12% from its 52-week high, while the mid- and small-cap indices are nearly 20% lower, approaching bear market territory. A Mint analysis of 3,894 BSE-listed companies shows most are trading well below their 52-week highs, with only 2.9% close to their most recent peaks.
Global concerns, including foreign investor sell-offs, rising US yields, a stronger dollar and weak earnings have spooked markets. Massive selling by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) has added to the pressure. Also read | Stock slide: Are investor fears of a bear market exaggerated? India Inc.
is expected to see an average salary hike of 9.2% in 2025, a slight dip from last year's 9.3%, according to a report by Aon. Employees in professional services and global capability centres are projected to receive bigger hikes compared to 2024, while sectors such as real estate, automotive, and banking may see smaller increases. Meanwhile, Mercer’s Annual Total Remuneration Survey estimated a 9.4% overall salary increase across industries in India for 2025 compared the previous year’s estimate of 10%.
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