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Median CEO pay in India hits Rs 10.5 crore as growth slows to pandemic lows
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Published on 24 April 2026
Pay rose just 5% as markets cooled and risks spiked
Median compensation for professional CEOs in India climbed 5% year-on-year to ₹10.5 crore in FY26, according to a Deloitte report. The increase is the slowest since the pandemic, with analysts linking the moderation to weaker equity market performance and mounting geopolitical risks that are making boards more cautious on pay.
- Median CEO pay reached ₹10.5 crore for FY26
- Growth slowed to the slowest pace since the pandemic
- Weaker equity markets and geopolitical risks drove moderation
- Boards appear more cautious on compensation increases
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