Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran’s FY25 salary will surprise you, know how much was his total earnings

N Chandrasekaran joined the Board of Tata Sons in October 2016 and was appointed as Chairman in January 2017.

Chandrasekaran received this salary hike despite a decline in Tata Sons’ profits. In FY25, Tata Sons’ profit dropped to Rs 26,232 crore from Rs 34,654 crore the previous year.

Chandrasekaran’s Salary Breakup

Chandrasekaran, Executive Chairman of Tata Sons the holding company of the Tata Group that operates in sectors from steel to software earned a total compensation of Rs 155.81 crore in the financial year 2024–25 (FY25). According to a report by Business Standard, this makes him one of the highest-paid corporate leaders in India. The package reflects a nearly 15% increase compared to the previous year.

As per the company’s annual report, Tata Sons’ profit saw a decline of 24.3%, falling from Rs 34,654 crore in FY24 to Rs 26,232 crore in FY25. Meanwhile, Chandrasekaran’s total compensation rose to Rs 155.81 crore in FY25, up from Rs 135 crore the previous year, a 15% increase.

The report states that this package includes Rs 15.1 crore as salary and other allowances, while Rs 140.7 crore was paid as profit-linked commission. The salary was given at a time when Tata Sons saw a drop in earnings.

Chandrasekaran Career As Tata Sons Chairman

Chandrasekaran joined the board of Tata Sons in October 2016 and was appointed Chairman in January 2017. Before taking the responsibility at Tata Sons, he spent 30 years at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), including eight years as CEO and Managing Director until 2017. Under his leadership, TCS became the most valuable company in India. In addition to Tata Sons, he also chairs the boards of Tata Steel Limited and Tata Motors Limited.

On July 7, during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Indian Hotels Company Limited, N. Chandrasekaran addressed shareholders, expressing optimism about the country’s prospects. He said India’s future looks “very strong and bright,” adding that rising domestic consumption will drive economic growth and have a positive impact on the travel and tourism sectors.