SaralnamaMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella received a record salary of ₹847 crore in the 2024-25 financial year. The Redmond-based tech giant awarded Nadella. His pay increased 22% from the previous year, largely due to Microsoft's progress in artificial intelligence. The board credited Nadella and his team for making Microsoft a global AI leader. His package includes ₹22 crore base salary, with about 90% in Microsoft shares. Other top executives also saw pay increases. Under Nadella's leadership, Microsoft has grown significantly in cloud computing and AI. The company's Azure cloud business competes strongly with Amazon. Microsoft's stock rose 23% this year. Nadella's strategic moves include investing in OpenAI and acquiring GitHub and LinkedIn. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 01:36 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella received a record salary of ₹847 crore in the 2024-25 financial year
- The Redmond-based tech giant awarded Nadella on 25 Aug 2025
- His pay increased 22% from the previous year, largely due to Microsoft's progress in artificial intelligence