Infosys Approves ₹52 Cr ESOPs for CEO Salil Parekh Amid Pending Wage Hikes

Infosys has approved ₹52 crore worth of ESOPs (restricted stock units) for CEO Salil Parekh as part of his annual performance-linked compensation, even as employee salary hikes for FY27 remain undecided.

Key Details of the ESOP Grant

• Total Value: ~₹52 crore in restricted stock units (RSUs).
• Breakdown: ₹34.75 crore under annual performance equity grant, ₹2 crore linked to ESG targets, ₹5 crore tied to Total Shareholder Return (TSR), ₹10 crore under the 2019 performance plan.
• Vesting Period: 1–2 years, subject to performance milestones.
• Effective Date: May 2, 2026, with units determined by Infosys’ share price before grant date.

Infosys Financial Context

• Q4 FY26 Net Profit: ₹8,501 crore, up 27.8% QoQ.
• Revenue: ₹46,402 crore, up 2% sequentially.
• FY27 Guidance: Revenue growth expected at 1.5%–3.5%.

Employee Salary Hikes

• Status: Decision on FY27 wage hikes is still pending.
• Reason: Infosys CFO Jayesh Sanghrajka cited low-growth environment and pressure on discretionary spending.

Quick Comparison: CEO ESOPs vs Employee Hikes

Aspect	CEO (Salil Parekh)	Employees (FY27)
Grant Value	₹52 crore RSUs	Pending decision
Structure	Performance-linked (ESG, TSR, equity grants)	Salary hikes under review
Vesting Period	1–2 years	N/A
Status	Approved (effective May 2, 2026)	Not finalized

🔎 Sources

• Moneycontrol
• Economic Times