Cognizant Technology Solutions said its CEO Ravi Kumar S realised $10.7 million in compensation in 2025, up more than 30% from $8.2 million in 2024, based on US SEC filings. The jump highlights how executive pay can surge year over year even as market expectations and business performance remain under close scrutiny.
India Inc expects average salaries to rise 9.1% in 2026, led by Global Capability Centres at 10.4%. Financial services and e-commerce are also projecting strong growth, while attrition is stabilizing. Companies are increasingly tying pay to skills, with emerging tech roles earning premiums and long-term incentives becoming more common, including for CEOs with performance-linked pay.
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Infosys’ board has approved equity-based compensation for CEO Salil Parekh worth Rs 51.75 crore, using a mix of RSUs and PSUs. The grants are linked to performance metrics and ESG targets, tying a portion of the reward to sustainability goals. The update comes alongside a reported 20.8% rise in net profit for the March 2026 quarter.
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