Jagdeep Singh, founder and former CEO of QuantumScape earns an eye-popping Rs 17,500 crore annually. The Indian-origin tech boss, who founded the leading electric vehicle (EV) battery company, rakes a

Jagdeep Singh, an Indian-origin entrepreneur, has achieved a remarkable milestone as the world’s highest-paid CEO. With a daily income of Rs 48 crore, Singh has redefined global executive earnings, setting a new benchmark in corporate leadership.

The Indian-origin executive is 56-year-old and announced his succession plan in 2023 in consultation with the QuantumScape board, seeking to recruit a leader with extensive experience in commercializing and high-volume manufacturing of sophisticated technology products.

Quantumscape CEO Jagdeep Singh is the highest-paid employee globally, with an annual salary of ₹17,500 crore. His success reflects the growing influence of Indian talent in the EV sector, showcasing the potential for innovation in India’s economy.

Jagdeep Singh, the founder and former CEO of QuantumScape, has made headlines globally by becoming the highest-paid employee in the world. Singh earned an extraordinary annual salary of Rs 17,500 crore. Indian talent on the global stage. pic.twitter.com/WMvMo0FRlc — R Subrahmanyam (@RSubrahmanyam8) January 4, 2025

Jagdeep Singh's remarkable success is evident not only in the technological strides of QuantumScape but also in his extraordinary earnings. With an annual income of Rs 17,500 crore, he is recognized as the highest-paid employee globally.

Whenever there is talk about CEOs of Indian origin, their salaries are often a part of the conversation. Many employees, including those of Indian origin working in large global companies, earn hefty salaries.