Archive · 4 Aug 2025
HCLTech CEO Vijayakumar Tops IT CEO Pay Again in India
C. Vijayakumar, the boss of HCLTech, is the highest-paid tech CEO in India for the second time.
He made about $10.85 million this year, much more than other tech leaders.
This includes his regular pay, bonuses, and other benefits.
Since he became CEO in 2016, the value of HCLTech has grown a lot.
The company increased his pay, and he will make even more next year.
HCLTech's board of directors said that they're giving him a raise to acknowledge his work.
C. Vijayakumar, CEO of HCLTech, is the highest-paid Indian IT CEO for the second year.
He earned $10.85 million (₹94.6 crore) in FY25.
His compensation includes base salary, variable bonus, and long-term incentives.
HCLTech's market capitalization grew 3.8 times under his leadership since FY16.
His salary significantly surpasses that of his peers at other IT firms.
- Who
- C. Vijayakumar, CEO of HCLTech.
- What
- C. Vijayakumar is the highest-paid Indian IT CEO.
- When
- His earnings were for FY25.
- Where
- India
- Why
- The company wants to reward its top leadership and compete in digital deals.
Concerns Regarding Pay Disparity
HCLTech Performance Justifies Pay
Pay Gap
Concerns Regarding Pay Disparity
Industry observers raised questions about the widening pay gap.
HCLTech Performance Justifies Pay
HCLTech board credited the company’s market performance as a key reason behind the continued increase in his pay package.
- CEO
- C. Vijayakumar
- Company
- HCLTech
- Earnings (FY25)
- $10.85 million
- Earnings (INR - FY25)
- ₹94.6 crore
- CEO Since
- October 2016
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- FY26 Package (Approved)
- $18.6 million
