In five years independent directors' fees have doubled. This is how.
- Team InGovern
- 5 days ago
- 1 min read
In the latest article on Mint, it was highlighted that compensation for independent directors at India’s top companies has more than doubled in the past five years. Deloitte India’s study shows average remuneration at Nifty 50 firms rose from ₹52 lakh in FY20 to nearly ₹1 crore in FY25, driven by strong profit growth, more board meetings, regulatory mandates, and global benchmarking. While women directors have seen faster growth than their male peers, the sharp increase in fees has drawn investor attention to whether accountability, time commitment, and governance outcomes are keeping pace.
Our Founder and MD, Mr. Shriram Subramanian, highlighted that the rising pay for directors comes with heightened scrutiny. He noted that investors are closely watching whether director performance and time commitment have increased alongside their compensation, adding, “The responsibilities of committee members have increased.”