Banking Professional's Insight: Abhay Bhutada Leads India’s Shift in Executive Pay
India’s corporate ecosystem has undergone a noticeable transformation, especially in the area of executive compensation. Abhay Bhutada, topping the list of the country’s highest-paid executives in 2024, is leading this shift. With a monumental earnings package of ₹241 crore for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, his rise to the top is not just a reflection of personal success but a signal of changing trends in how executives are compensated, particularly in public companies. Abhay Bhutada’s Path to Leading Executive Earnings From the perspective of a banking professional, Bhutada’s journey to the top is especially noteworthy given his recent exit as Managing Director of Poonawalla Fincorp. Despite stepping down, Bhutada’s compensation package for FY24 stands as the highest ever for a professional in a publicly listed company in India, surpassing the previous record set by L&T’s A.M. Naik. Bhutada’s career is a testament to strategic leadership and foresight. His ability t...