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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s compensation package soars to ₹665 crore, but here’s WHY he asked for cut in cash salary… | Company Business News

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's compensation package for this year has increased by 63% to ₹665 crore ($79.106 million), according to a filing with the US SEC. The majority of his pay package came from stock awards, amounting to $71.2 million. Nadella requested a reduction in the cash component of his salary from $10 million to $2.5 million, taking personal accountability for the company’s cybersecurity challenges. The reduction will be used to bolster Microsoft's cybersecurity efforts. Under Nadella's leadership, Microsoft achieved various milestones, including driving up bonuses by 142.16%.