Infosys CEO’s Pay Soars 22%—What’s Driving The Big Payout?

"Parekh exercised higher RSUs in FY25," the report noted, underscoring the strong performance of Infosys stock and its influence on executive compensation

In FY25, Parekh was awarded 382,071 RSUs, further cementing the long-term incentive structure tied to company performance

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Infosys CEO Salil Parekh saw a significant rise in his total compensation for the financial year 2024–25, taking home Rs 80.6 crore, a 22 per cent increase from the previous year’s Rs 66.2 crore, according to the company's latest annual report.

Parekh's earnings for the year included a fixed salary of Rs 7.45 crore, a performance-based bonus of Rs 23.1 crore, and Rs 49.5 crore in perquisites largely tied to stock options. All components reflected growth compared to the previous fiscal year. A key contributor to the jump in total remuneration was the higher exercise of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) during the period.

"Parekh exercised higher RSUs in FY25," the report noted, underscoring the strong performance of Infosys stock and its influence on executive compensation.

As the CEO of India’s second-largest IT services firm, Parekh continues to be the highest-paid executive in the domestic IT industry. For comparison, TCS CEO K. Krithivasan earned Rs 26.5 crore, reflecting a modest 4.6 per cent increase, while Wipro’s Srini Palia drew Rs 53.6 crore, a 10 per cent year-on-year rise.

Pay Disparity

The disparity in pay growth becomes more apparent when viewed against employee compensation. Infosys employees received an average raise of 6.5 per cent effective April, highlighting a widening gap between executive and general staff earnings. The CEO-to-median employee pay ratio rose to 752:1, up from 677:1 the previous year.

In FY25, Parekh was awarded 382,071 RSUs, further cementing the long-term incentive structure tied to company performance.

Acknowledging the workforce, Parekh stated: “We value the enormous contribution of our over 3,20,000 employees for making our clients successful. Their dedication and continued pursuit of excellence have enabled sustained value creation for our clients.”

Parekh, who joined Infosys in 2018 after a long stint at Capgemini, has been credited with driving stability and growth at the IT major during a challenging global economic environment.