Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has reported that CEO and Managing Director K Krithivasan received a remuneration package exceeding Rs 28 crore for the fiscal year 2026, marking a 6.3% increase from the previous year. This amount comprises salary, benefits, and a substantial commission.
According to TCS's annual report, Krithivasan's earnings included:
- Salary: Rs 167.6 lakh
- Benefits and allowances: Rs 143.7 lakh
- Commission: Rs 25 crore
His pay was noted to be 332.8 times the median employee remuneration within the company.
Other Executive Remunerations
The report also outlined compensation for other key executives:
- Aarthi Subramanian, COO: Rs 15 crore in commission, Rs 150.9 lakh in salary, and Rs 183.3 lakh in benefits and allowances.
- Samir Seksaria, CFO: His remuneration ratio was 90.6 times the median employee pay, with a 5.4% increase noted.
Subramanian assumed her role as COO on May 1, 2025.
Restructuring and Workforce Overview
TCS also disclosed restructuring expenses amounting to Rs 1,388 crore, aimed at facilitating a “future-ready” organizational transformation and reskilling program. The company reported a total workforce of 584,519 employees, which included over 44,000 new hires during the fiscal year.
Financial Performance
In FY26, TCS achieved a consolidated net profit of Rs 13,718 crore in the fourth quarter, reflecting a 12% year-on-year growth. Additionally, revenue from operations increased by 10% year-on-year, reaching Rs 70,698 crore.
Employee Benefits
Employee benefit expenses rose to Rs 1.55 lakh crore in FY26, compared to Rs 1.46 lakh crore in FY25. Non-executive directors received sitting fees of Rs 30,000 per meeting, while Chairman N Chandrasekaran opted not to receive commission from the company.
This comprehensive remuneration structure underscores TCS's commitment to performance-based compensation while navigating significant organizational changes.
