N Chandrasekaran's remuneration at Tata Sons rose nearly threefold from ₹55.11 crore in FY18 to ₹158.7 crore in FY26, according to the company's remuneration data. As reported by Business Standard, Chandrasekaran's annual remuneration, including base salary and commission, grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1% over the eight-year period. This growth rate significantly outpaced the performance of both Tata Sons and the broader Tata group. In contrast, Tata Sons' consolidated adjusted net profit declined by 11.9% cumulatively to ₹17,923 crore in FY26 from ₹20,344 crore in FY18. The combined net profit of the group's listed companies grew at a CAGR of 9.2% from ₹44,786.5 crore in FY18 to ₹90,698 crore in FY26.
The biggest change in Chandrasekaran's pay structure has been the dramatic rise in commission, which became the largest component of his package. According to the remuneration data, commission increased from ₹47 crore in FY18 to ₹140.69 crore in FY26. The commission rose from ₹47 crore in FY18 to ₹94 crore in FY22 and ₹100 crore in FY23, further increasing to ₹121.50 crore in FY24 and ₹140.69 crore in FY25. The FY26 commission remained at ₹140.69 crore, while salary and other compensation increased to ₹17.97 crore. This commission growth pattern demonstrates the evolving nature of his compensation structure during his tenure.
Chandrasekaran's remuneration showed consistent growth throughout his tenure, with the biggest increases occurring in recent years. As reported by Essential Business Intelligence, his remuneration increased from ₹55.11 crore in FY18 to ₹65.52 crore in FY19, then stood at ₹58 crore in FY20 and FY21. The remuneration rose to ₹109 crore in FY22 and ₹113 crore in FY23, further increasing to ₹135.32 crore in FY24, ₹155.81 crore in FY25, and ₹158.7 crore in FY26. This represents an 188% increase in disclosed Tata Sons remuneration between FY18 and FY26, with the growth rate of 14.1% CAGR significantly outpacing the group's profit performance.
Chandrasekaran joined TCS in 1987 and became its CEO and managing director in 2009. According to Essential Business Intelligence, he became a director of Tata Sons in October 2016 before taking charge as chairman in February 2017. His FY17 remuneration was from his tenure at TCS and should be kept separate from the Tata Sons remuneration timeline, as reported by Essential Business Intelligence. The Tata Sons annual report identifies Chandrasekaran as executive chairman and reports his FY26 remuneration in its Board composition table.
