Tata Sons Executive Chairman N Chandrasekaran took home a total remuneration of Rs 155.81 crore in financial year 2024-25, marking a 15% increase from the Rs 135 crore he received in financial year 2024.
The financial year 2025 compensation includes a salary and other benefits worth Rs 15.1 crore and a hefty Rs 140.7 crore as commission on profits.
With this, N Chandrasekaran was one of the highest-paid corporate leaders in India. According to multiple media reports, N Chandrasekaran’s net worth stands around USD 100 million (roughly Rs 855 crore).
Meanwhile, CEO of Google and Alphabet, Sundar Pichai has officially entered the billionaire’s club, with an estimated net worth of $1.1 billion as of July 2025.
In 2024, Sundar Pichai received a total compensation package of approximately $10.73 million, which includes his base salary, bonuses, stock awards and company perks.
Alphabet’s 2025 proxy filing reveals that Pichai made $10.73 million in total in 2024, up from approximately $8.8 million in 2023. His base salary is reportedly $2 million.
While the numbers are eye-catching, they also underscore the responsibility, scrutiny, and strategic vision required to steer corporations at such a massive scale—proving that behind every impressive paycheck lies years of dedication and high-stakes decision-making.