Mumbai, June 8 -- While much of India Inc. is preparing for modest salary increases, law firms are emerging as an outlier, handing out double-digit hikes, promotions and bonuses as demand for legal services remains elevated.

Earlier this year, consulting firm Aon projected average salary increments across India Inc. at 9.1% for 2026, compared with the 8.9% hikes companies ultimately rolled out in 2025. Against that backdrop, salary increments in the legal sector are expected to range between 10% and 20%, according to legal search and consulting firm Vahura.

"This year, we expect increments to be in the 10-20% range. The wider band reflects a more differentiated approach to compensation, with firms focusing on retaining high performers i...