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India: Sharp Divide in Promoter Salaries Highlights Corporate Disparities

India: Sharp Divide in Promoter Salaries Highlights Corporate Disparities

Some bosses of big Indian companies (promoters) get paid a lot, while others don't get a salary at all.

However, most of them make more money from dividends.

Company rules say how much they can get paid.

Some shareholders think some bosses get paid too much and complain.

One expert says promoters should get paid like the top person in their company and get most of their money from dividends.

Sometimes, shareholders vote to change the pay of company bosses if they think it's too much.

Sources