C Vijayakumar Gets 71% Pay Hike in FY26, Surpasses TCS & Infosys CEOs

His total compensation reached ₹94.6 crore ($18.6M) in FY 26, the highest among Indian IT CEOs.

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This makes him the highest-paid CEO among Indian IT majors, surpassing the salaries of TCS and Infosys leaders.

The increase rewards his strong leadership, strategic decisions, and consistent performance at the helm of HCLTech.

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His package includes base salary, bonuses, stock incentives, and long-term performance-linked rewards.

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Under his leadership, HCLTech expanded its global footprint, increasing revenues and winning major IT contracts.

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CEO since 2016, Vijayakumar has been with HCLTech for over three decades and is credited with driving innovation and transformation.

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This hike signals investor confidence and may influence how Indian IT firms structure executive compensation going forward.

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C Vijayakumar’s 71% hike not only sets a new benchmark but also reflects his immense impact on HCLTech’s success story.

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