Archive · 20 Nov 2025
India's Top Earners: CXOs' Million-Dollar Club Grows
In India, more executives at big companies are earning over $1 million.
This includes founders of new tech companies.
The total amount they earn has also increased by over 36%.
The top earner was Yashish Dahiya from PB Fintech, who made Rs 641.32 crore.
Most of this was from stock options.
This trend is happening as more companies go public and need to attract and keep talented leaders.
Number of million-dollar earners at India's 200 largest listed firms rose to 227 in FY25
Total compensation surged over 36% to Rs 7,025 crore
New-age company executives captured four of the top 10 slots
Yashish Dahiya of PB Fintech topped the list with Rs 641.32 crore
Professional CXOs formed the bulk of the million-dollar cohort, rising to 151
- Who
- Executives at India's 200 largest listed firms
- What
- Earned $1 million or more
- When
- In FY25
- Where
- India
- Why
- To attract and retain talent, and due to increased operational complexity and risks
Proponents of High Compensation
Critics of High Compensation
Attracting and Retaining Talent
Proponents of High Compensation
High compensation helps attract and retain top talent, especially in competitive markets.
Critics of High Compensation
It may lead to brain drain and unfair distribution of wealth.
Performance-Based Pay
Proponents of High Compensation
High compensation is often tied to performance, incentivizing better results.
Critics of High Compensation
It may encourage excessive risk-taking or unethical behavior to boost short-term gains.
- Total million-dollar earners
- 227
- Total compensation
- Rs 7,025 crore
- Increase in earners
- 6.6%
- Increase in compensation
- Over 36%
- Top earner
- Yashish Dahiya, PB Fintech (Rs 641.32 crore)