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Companies in India are expected to dole out an average of 10 per cent salary increase this year, with automobile, manufacturing and engineering sectors anticipated to witness the highest hikes, says a survey. In 2023, the average salary hike was 9.5 per cent, according to consultancy firm Mercer’s Total Remuneration Survey (TRS) released on Tuesday.