Archive · 3 Aug 2025
HCLTech CEO to Get 71% Pay Bump to $18.6M
HCLTech's CEO, C Vijayakumar, gets a big raise!
He made the most money of all the top IT bosses last year.
He's getting paid a lot more in the future.
This is happening even though some IT companies are struggling, and some employees are being let go.
HCLTech's value has increased a lot since Vijayakumar became CEO.
HCLTech CEO C Vijayakumar will receive a 71% pay increase, totaling $18.6 million annually.
Vijayakumar's FY25 compensation was $10.85 million, the highest among top Indian IT CEOs.
His FY25 earnings included salary, bonuses, and stock options.
HCLTech is restructuring and planning layoffs due to automation.
The IT sector faces challenges, including slowing growth and macroeconomic uncertainty.
- Who
- HCLTech CEO C Vijayakumar and other IT executives.
- What
- HCLTech CEO C Vijayakumar's salary and future pay increase.
- When
- FY25 and the coming years.
- Where
- India and the global IT sector.
- Why
- To recognize and reward executive performance and leadership.
HCLTech Board & CEO
General Public & Industry Analysts
Justification
HCLTech Board & CEO
Rewards for strong performance and leadership.
General Public & Industry Analysts
Potentially excessive compensation during industry challenges.
- CEO
- C Vijayakumar
- Company
- HCLTech
- FY25 Earnings
- $10.85 million
- Next Year's Remuneration
- $18.6 million
- TCS CEO Salary (FY25)
- ₹26.5 crore
Sources
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HCLTech CEO C Vijayakumar earns $10.85 mn in FY25; more than TCS, Infosys heads
HCLTech CEO C Vijayakumar earns $10.85 mn in FY25; more than TCS, Infosys heads
HCLTech CEO C Vijayakumar earns $10.85 million in FY25; more than TCS, Infosys heads
HCLTech CEO C Vijayakumar Earns $10.85 Million In FY25, Surpasses TCS & Infosys Chiefs In Compensation