Indian CEOs Who Are Paid In Crores

2. Kalanithi Maran (Rank 2)
Executive Chairman, Sun TV Network

Salary FY2010-11: Rs 64.40 crore
Salary FY2011-12: Rs 57.01 crore

Founder of Sun Network, Kalanithi Maran’s annual salary in the financial year 2011- 2012 was 57.01 crore. Due to his guidelines and supervision, Sun group grew beyond expectations within a short span of time. Today, it is one of the most profitable television networks in Asia.

While his television and newspaper remain dominant in south India, Maran’s DTH services, FM radio channels and Airlines are spreading across the country.  

3. Kumar Mangalam Birla (Rank 3)
Chairman, UltraTech Cement, Hindalco,
Grasim Industries, Aditya Birla Nuvo

Salary FY2010-11: Rs 47.12 crore
Salary FY2011-12: Rs 47.11 crore

Kumar Manglam Birla is the chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, one of the biggest companies in India. K.M. Birla became the chairman when he was just 28 years old, which happens very rarely. It was mainly due to his father’s untimely death, which forced him to become the Chairman.

Many thought that he would not be able to raise the company like his father. But Birla has not only proved their thoughts wrong but also has made it through the list of most successful businessmen in India.

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