Trending @Infosys; If joined this year April, when can I expect a hike nxt yr? Also is the performance rating different to the bonus % we've got mail about?

On the first qn, normally you should expect either in JAN/Apr. but, now its depending on the your unit DM. On the 2nd qn: its not actually bonus, its variable pay which company holds from our CTC and pay quarterly based on the company and unit performance. Your performance rating tied to variable pay(bonus). If you get outstanding more chances to get variable pay 80% above. If it is commendable then 60-80%. Met expectations then 50-70%.