Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Tata Group Executives See Payout Increase in FY25
Top leaders at Tata Group companies got more money in the last year.
Executives in businesses that sell things to people and tech companies saw their pay go up the most.
Some, like those at Trent and Tejas Networks, had big increases.
TCS's CEO got a smaller raise, while the Tata Steel boss had a slight pay cut.
The amount of money leaders made seemed to depend on how well their companies did, and the jobs they held.
Leaders like Noel Tata, also gained greater responsibilities in the company.
Top executives at Tata Group companies saw an average 19.2% rise in pay during FY25.
Consumer-facing businesses, like Trent and Tata Consumer Products, reported strong double-digit growth in executive compensation.
Executives in technology-linked businesses, such as Tejas Networks, also experienced significant pay increases.
TCS's CEO received a 4.6% raise, while Tata Steel's MD saw a marginal 0.9% decrease in pay.
Remuneration growth was closely aligned with sectoral performance and executive responsibilities.
- Who
- Top executives and CEOs of Tata Group companies, including Trent, Tata Consumer Products, Indian Hotels, Tejas Networks, TCS, and Tata Steel.
- What
- Uptick in remuneration for top executives at Tata Group companies.
- When
- FY25 (fiscal year ending March 2025).
- Where
- Across Tata Group companies, primarily in India.
- Why
- Driven by company performance, rising profitability, and wider strategic roles within the conglomerate.
Performance-Based Compensation
Strategic Role Increases
Pay Growth Drivers
Performance-Based Compensation
Compensation tied to company profits and performance.
Strategic Role Increases
Executive remuneration linked to performance across sectors, with high increases in consumer and technology sectors.
- Average Pay Rise (Top Executives)
- 19.2%
- N Chandrasekaran (Tata Sons)
- Rs 156 crore
- Trent MD P Venkatesalu
- Rs 13.5 crore
- Tata Consumer Products CEO Sunil A D'Souza
- Rs 13 crore
- Tejas Networks MD & CEO Anand Athreya
- 343%
