Median compensation for professional CEOs in India climbed 5% year-on-year to ₹10.5 crore in FY26, according to a Deloitte report. The increase is the slowest since the pandemic, with analysts linking the moderation to weaker equity market performance and mounting geopolitical risks that are making boards more cautious on pay.
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