A hike is simple arithmetic, though it is easy to mis-state in the middle of an offer conversation. This works in both directions: what percentage a new number represents, and what number a percentage produces.
Compute new salary from a % hike, or % hike from a target.
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Hike percentage = (new salary − old salary) ÷ old salary × 100.
New salary = old salary × (1 + hike ÷ 100).
Compare like with like — CTC against CTC, or in-hand against in-hand. Mixing the two is the most common negotiation error.
Moving from ₹6,00,000 to ₹7,50,000 is a 25% hike. Asking for 30% on ₹6,00,000 means a target of ₹7,80,000.
In the Indian market a 20–30% jump on a switch is common, with more for scarce skills. Internal appraisals typically run far lower.
Negotiate CTC, but always model the in-hand before accepting. Two identical CTCs can differ by thousands a month depending on how Basic and allowances are structured.
Garuda HR looks after payroll, attendance, leave and statutory compliance for Indian teams — the same arithmetic, run for you every month, with a full audit trail. We would be glad to show you around.