CEO Compensation Trends and Promotions:

Average CEO pay in India reached Rs 7.2 crore in 2025, with MNCs leading the pack. Promotions in MNCs like Microsoft and JPMorgan have seen mid-level executives upgraded to C-suite roles, particularly in digital and fintech divisions. For example, several VPs in JPMorgan’s India operations were promoted to managing directors, reflecting the bank’s focus on expanding wealth management services. 2 In the Indian corporate sector, companies like Infosys and Wipro have promoted over 500 senior managers to director-level positions as part of talent retention strategies amid a recovering IT sector.