Salil Parekh, Chief Executive Officer of Infosys, received a total compensation of ₹82.6 crore in FY26, marking a 2.5 per cent increase compared to the previous financial year.
According to the company’s latest disclosures, the rise in Parekh’s pay package was largely due to stock-based incentives, which continued to make up the biggest portion of his overall earnings. His compensation included salary, retiral benefits, variable performance pay and gains from restricted stock units granted under the company’s long-term incentive plans.
The increase comes at a time when Infosys, one of India’s largest IT services firms, is navigating a challenging global business environment marked by cautious client spending and slower demand in key markets. Despite these pressures, the company maintained its focus on digital services, artificial intelligence and large transformation deals.
Parekh has led Infosys since 2018 and has overseen several strategic initiatives, including expansion in digital services, cloud technologies and AI-led business solutions. Under his leadership, the company has strengthened its presence in global markets while continuing investments in technology and workforce development.
Company filings showed that stock incentives accounted for a significant share of Parekh’s total earnings, reflecting the growing trend among major technology firms to link executive compensation with long-term company performance and shareholder value.
The compensation disclosure has also drawn attention because executive pay remains a closely watched topic across the corporate sector, particularly as companies balance business performance, employee costs and investor expectations.
Infosys stated that the CEO’s remuneration was determined in line with company policies and approved compensation structures. The company regularly discloses executive pay details as part of its annual governance and regulatory requirements.
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