Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Tata Sons Chairman's FY26 Pay Rises
N Chandrasekaran, the Executive Chairman of Tata Sons, received ₹158.66 crore in the fiscal year 2026.
This is the highest pay he has received since Tata Sons started disclosing executive remuneration in 2022.
His pay includes a salary of ₹17.97 crore and a commission of ₹140.69 crore.
The Tata Group's revenue grew by 7.8% to ₹16,24,030 crore, and profits grew by 51.9% to ₹1,70,525 crore.
Chandrasekaran will seek shareholder approval to continue as a director at the annual general meeting on August 18, 2026.
Tata Sons Executive Chairman N Chandrasekaran received ₹158.66 crore in FY26, up from ₹155.81 crore in FY25.
His remuneration includes ₹17.97 crore in salary and benefits, and ₹140.69 crore in profit-linked commission.
Chandrasekaran's cumulative earnings over the past five years amount to ₹671.4 crore.
Tata Group's revenue grew by 7.8% to ₹16,24,030 crore, and net profits grew by 51.9% to ₹1,70,525 crore in FY26.
Chandrasekaran will seek shareholder approval to continue as a director at the annual general meeting on August 18, 2026.
- Who
- N Chandrasekaran, Executive Chairman of Tata Sons
- What
- Received ₹158.66 crore in FY26, highest since FY22 disclosures
- When
- Fiscal year ended March 31, 2026
- Where
- Tata Sons, New Delhi
- Why
- Due to increased profitability and performance-linked commission
Executive Compensation
Shareholder Value
Executive Pay vs. Company Performance
Executive Compensation
Chandrasekaran's compensation is justified by the significant growth in Tata Group's revenue and profits.
Shareholder Value
High executive pay may raise concerns about income inequality and shareholder value distribution.
- Total Remuneration (FY26)
- ₹158.66 crore
- Salary and Benefits (FY26)
- ₹17.97 crore
- Profit-Linked Commission (FY26)
- ₹140.69 crore
- Annual General Meeting Date
- August 18, 2026
- Tata Group Revenue (FY26)
- ₹16,24,030 crore
- Tata Group Net Profits (FY26)
- ₹1,70,525 crore
- Tata Sons Profit (FY26)
- ₹32,000 crore
- Tata Sons Revenue (FY26)
- ₹42,000 crore
