Top guns@million dollars: New-age CXOs steal show

The rapid rise in million-dollar CXO pay in India is raising questions about executive compensation trends and alignment with long-term value creation.

Our Founder & MD, Shriram Subramanian, shared his insights in Economic Times, noting that “Capable talent is hard to come by, and compensation has increased in line with that. The robust stock market has led to many executives selling their ESOPs, in the process driving up compensation levels.” He highlights that the surge in pay is fueled not only by market-driven equity gains but also by increased operational complexity and higher risks at senior leadership levels, making equity-linked compensation a thoughtful tool to attract and retain top talent.

Read full article: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/top-gunsmillion-dollars-new-age-cxos-steal-show/articleshow/125445244.cms