New Delhi, March 31 -- The median compensation for non-promoter or professional CEOs in India stood at Rs.10.5 crore in FY2025-26, marking a modest 5% year-on-year increase and the slowest pace of growth since the COVID-19 period, according to a new report by Deloitte India.

The modest rise in their pay comes amid subdued equity market performance, which has weighed on stock-linked payouts - a key component of executive remuneration packages.

According to the report, published Monday, 30 March, around one-third of CEO compensation is tied to equity incentives such as stock options and performance shares. Hence, slower gains in the broader market limited the overall growth in chief executives' compensation.

The Indian markets ended FY26...