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Infosys has significantly revised its entry-level salary structure, offering up to ₹21 lakh per annum for specialist AI roles, a substantial increase from its previous ₹3.5 lakh packages. This move aims to attract skilled AI talent as the company adopts an "AI-first" strategy, though the widespread applicability of the highest salary has sparked debate. The company plans to hire around 20,000 graduates in 2025.

Infosys Ltd experienced its fifth consecutive session of decline, trading down 0.54% at Rs 1635.9 on the NSE. Over the last year, the stock tumbled 12.98%, significantly underperforming the NIFTY's 9.53% rally and the Nifty IT index's 12% fall. However, Infosys Ltd has seen a 4.6% gain in the past month.

Infosys clarified that a 53.5-acre land parcel recently sold to Puravankara Ltd in Attibele, Karnataka, was acquired at market value as "non-commercial" and "non-industrial land," not through government allotment. This statement came amidst scrutiny and criticism from politicians and the media who questioned the sale of land presumed to be allocated for job creation. The company stated the divestment was part of its asset optimisation program and fully compliant with all regulations.

Infosys sold a 53.56-acre land parcel to real estate company Puravankara for Rs 250 crore, sparking debate. The Industries Department clarified that this particular land was acquired by Infosys in the open market from Sobha Developers and was not part of any government allotment. This statement came after social media discussions, including comments from Congress leader Karti P Chidambaram, questioned the sale of potentially government-allotted land.

Infosys has revised its wage model, offering freshers with specialized skills up to Rs 21 lakh per annum, a significant increase from the previous Rs 3.6 lakh. This new salary structure targets graduates from premium institutes possessing niche capabilities. While the move aims to attract top talent, some on social media have expressed skepticism about the actual number of freshers who will achieve this higher pay scale.

Infosys' shares appear undervalued despite soft revenue guidance, driven by $3.1 billion in new deals, resilient margins, and deep AI integration across its workforce. The company's profits are improving, and analyst expectations are seeing a slight uptick, suggesting it could be a good buy. Infosys also announced a large share buyback at a premium to the current market price, increasing its appeal to investors.