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CEOs median pay jumps to 10 crore in 2025 as incentives face tougher scrutiny
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Sixty percent of pay is now performance-linked
Despite market volatility, Deloitte India reports Indian CEOs’ median compensation rose to Rs 10 crore in 2025, up 13%. The pay mix is shifting: while 40% is fixed, 60% is performance-linked, and stock-based incentives face growing scrutiny. Shareholder rejection rates for new stock plans have quadrupled, reflecting stronger governance and tighter stakeholder oversight.
- Median CEO compensation hit Rs 10 crore in 2025, up 13%
- Compensation mix tilts toward performance with 60% linked
- Stock-based incentives face increased board and shareholder scrutiny
- Rejection rates for new stock plans quadrupled
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