Infosys Chief Executive Officer Salil Parekh saw his total compensation increase by 2.5% for the financial year 2025–26, reaching ₹82.6 crore. According to the technology giant’s latest annual report, this is an increase from the ₹80.6 crore he earned during the previous fiscal year.
A closer look at the executive’s remuneration reveals an upward trend across all major pay components. For FY26, Parekh’s packages included a base salary of ₹7.97 crore, retiral benefits worth ₹53 lakh, and a substantial bonus of ₹23.35 crore. The largest share of his compensation came from perquisites resulting from exercised stock options, which amounted to ₹50.75 crore.
By comparison, the CEO’s earnings in the preceding fiscal year consisted of a base salary of ₹7.45 crore, retiral benefits of ₹49 lakh, a variable bonus of ₹23.1 crore, and stock-related perquisites valued at ₹49.5 crore.
This steady rise in executive compensation highlights the ongoing emphasis on performance-linked incentives and equity-based rewards for top leadership within India’s IT sector. The detailed disclosure in the annual report underscores the company’s commitment to transparency regarding its leadership remuneration as it navigates the evolving global technology market.
