HCLTech CEO C Vijayakumar earned USD 10.85 million (approximately Rs 94.6 crore) in FY 2024–25, making him one of the highest-paid leaders in the Indian IT industry—outpacing the compensation of the CEOs at larger competitors like TCS and Infosys.

According to the company’s annual report, the board has approved a more than 71% hike in his pay, increasing it to $18.6 million (around Rs 154 crore) for the next financial year. With this jump, Vijayakumar’s compensation now leads among top executives at India’s largest IT firms. Here’s a look at the top CEO remuneration figures in the sector.