The average CEO compensation in India has experienced a notable surge, reaching ₹13.8 crore, marking a 40% increase from pre-COVID-19 levels, according to a recent Deloitte report.
Interestingly, more than half of this compensation is tied to short-term and long-term incentives, showcasing a significant shift in remuneration structures. Notably, CEOs who are also promoters or part of promoter families receive an even higher average compensation of ₹16.7 crore.
This trend, attributed to factors like longer tenures and wider compensation ranges, underscores the complexities within CEO compensation dynamics in the Indian corporate landscape.