Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran Receives 15% Pay Hike
The head of Tata Sons, N Chandrasekaran, got a big raise, earning Rs 155.81 crore in the last year.
This is 15% more than he made the year before.
Even though the company's profits went down, his salary went up.
Most of his pay came from commissions based on profits.
He's one of the highest-paid bosses in India.
Other executives also received compensation including bonuses and commissions.
N Chandrasekaran, Tata Sons Executive Chairman, received Rs 155.81 crore in FY25.
His FY25 compensation represents a 15% increase compared to the Rs 135 crore in FY24.
The pay hike occurred despite a 24.3% decline in Tata Sons' net profits.
The compensation includes a salary and benefits worth Rs 15.1 crore, and a Rs 140.7 crore commission.
Chandrasekaran's pay makes him one of the highest-paid corporate leaders in India.
- Who
- N Chandrasekaran, Executive Chairman of Tata Sons.
- What
- N Chandrasekaran's salary and compensation details were revealed.
- When
- Financial year 2024-25.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To report on the executive compensation for the fiscal year.
Shareholder Perspective
Executive Perspective
Executive Pay vs. Company Performance
Shareholder Perspective
Shareholders might question the increase, especially since profits declined.
Executive Perspective
The increase is fair, since the executive remains one of the highest paid.
- Executive
- N Chandrasekaran
- Total Compensation FY25
- Rs 155.81 crore
- Increase
- 15%
- FY24 Compensation
- Rs 135 crore
- Salary and Benefits
- Rs 15.1 crore
- Commission on Profits
- Rs 140.7 crore
- Net Profit Decline
- 24.3%