How Rich is HCL CEO Vijaykumar? Know His Role and Salary

HCL CEO Vijayakumar: Vijayakumar, the CEO of HCL Tech, has surpassed $10 million in profits, making him the highest-paid Indian IT CEO by far. He was paid ₹94.6 crore for the fiscal year 2024–2025.

Who is HCL CEO Vijayakumar?

Vijayakumar serves as the CEO of HCL Technologies. HCL appointed him as CEO in October 2016, when he was 57 years old. After Shiv Nadar, then chief strategy officer, resigned on July 20, 2021, the company gave Vijayakumar a second term as chairman and added the role of managing director to his responsibilities. Last month, HCLTech extended his tenure by five more years, allowing him to continue as the company’s top executive. In a stock exchange statement, HCLTech confirmed its reappointment from September 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030, subject to shareholder approval.

Vijayakumar joined HCL Comnet, a wholly owned subsidiary of HCL Technologies, in 1994 as a senior engineer. He played a key role as part of the founding team and helped develop the concept of Remote Infrastructure Management. He earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronics engineering from PSG College of Technology in Tamil Nadu, India.

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HCLTech Annual Report and Other Details:

According to the annual report, HCLTech performed well from FY16 to FY25 under Vijayakumar’s direction, with a revenue compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%, the highest among peers; an EBIT CAGR of 8.1%, the second-highest; and a net income CAGR of 6.9%, the second-highest among peers.

The Board has authorized a more than 71% increase in his compensation, bringing it to $18.6 million (about Rs 154 crore) for the current fiscal year, according to the company’s annual report. The updated remuneration recognizes C. Vijayakumar’s long-term and effective leadership as CEO, as well as his important contributions to the expansion and consistent profitability of the business over the years.” He oversaw the growth of the $100 million clientele from 8 to 22 over FY16 to FY25, the $50 million clientele from 19 to 52, and the $20 million clientele from 75 to 138.