TCS CEO Krithivasan's Salary Hikes 6.3% to ₹28.1 Crore in FY26 with ₹25 Crore Commission

Tata Consultancy Services' CEO, K Krithivasan, saw his annual salary rise significantly in FY26, reflecting the company's compensation trends and market positioning. 

Increment Detail and Components 

In the fiscal year 2026, K Krithivasan earned a total of ₹28.1 crores, marking a 6.3% increase from the previous year.  

This figure included ₹1.67 crores as his base salary, ₹1.43 crores as benefits, perquisites, and allowances, and an impressive ₹25 crore from commission. 

The rise in Krithivasan's remuneration from ₹26.52 crores in FY25 to ₹28.1 crores in FY26 signifies TCS's commitment to competitive executive compensation. 

COO Aarthi Subramanian's Remuneration 

TCS's COO, Aarthi Subramanian, received a total package of ₹18.33 crores in FY26. This comprised ₹1.5 crores in base salary, ₹1.83 crores in benefits and allowances, and ₹15 crores in commission, reflecting the company's hierarchical pay structure. 

General Employee Remuneration Trends 

The median salary for employees at TCS rose by 5.1% over the previous year, with the overall employee count reaching 5,84,519.  

The annual salary increment for junior and mid-level employees ranged from 4.5% to 7% in India, while the increase for those working outside India varied from 1.5% to 6%. 

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Performance-Based Pay Dynamics 

TCS informed in its report that top-performing employees in India received double-digit salary increments. The company conveyed that salary increments aligned with market trends and were evaluated based on company performance, individual performance, and utilisation levels. 

Tata Consultancy Services Share Price Performance  

As of May 18, 2026, at 11:15 AM, Tata Consultancy Services share price on NSE was trading at ₹2,263.80 down by 0.01% from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

Krithivasan’s salary increase to ₹28.1 crores in FY26 is indicative of TCS's strategies to reward leadership and talent through substantial increments and performance-based rewards. Moreover, TCS remains committed to enhancing employee remuneration in sync with market demands. 

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