Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Tata Sons Chairman Chandrasekaran's Pay Rises to Rs 155.8 Crore
The boss of Tata Sons, N Chandrasekaran, got a 15% raise, earning him about Rs 155.81 crore in the last year.
This money comes from his salary, benefits, and a big commission based on the company's profits.
Even though he got more money, the company's profits actually went down.
He is one of the highest-paid business leaders in the country.
Other leaders at Tata Sons also earned money, with some seeing raises and others, like board members who retired, receiving commissions too.
N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, received a 15% pay hike in FY25.
His total remuneration for FY25 was Rs 155.81 crore, up from Rs 135 crore in FY24.
The FY25 compensation included Rs 15.1 crore in salary and benefits, and Rs 140.7 crore in commission.
The pay raise occurred despite a 24.3% decline in Tata Sons' net profits.
Chandrasekaran is one of the highest-paid corporate leaders in India.
- Who
- N Chandrasekaran, Executive Chairman of Tata Sons.
- What
- N Chandrasekaran's FY25 compensation, including a 15% pay hike.
- When
- Financial year 2024-25.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To compensate for the previous year's work.
Critics
Supporters
Executive Compensation vs. Performance
Critics
Some may view the large compensation as excessive, especially given the decline in net profits.
Supporters
Others might see the compensation as appropriate for the role and the overall performance of the Tata Group, despite the profit decline in one specific year.
- Executive
- N Chandrasekaran
- Company
- Tata Sons
- FY25 Total Compensation
- Rs 155.81 crore
- FY24 Total Compensation
- Rs 135 crore
- Pay Hike
- 15%
- Salary and Benefits
- Rs 15.1 crore
- Commission on Profits
- Rs 140.7 crore
- Net Profit Decline (FY24 to FY25)
- 24.3%