Kavery Kalanithi Maran: India's Highest-Paid Woman Executive Earned Rs 1500 Crore Salary

Kavery Kalanithi Maran is the highest-paid woman executive in India. She is the Executive Director of Sun TV Network, one of the largest media conglomerates in the country. Her husband, Kalanithi Maran, is the Executive Chairman of the company.

Between 2012 and 2021, Kavery and Kalanithi together earned a whopping Rs 1470 crore in salary and other allowances. In FY 2021, Kavery earned Rs 87.50 crore, the same as her husband. Their daughter, Kaviya, also earned a salary of Rs 1.09 crore.

Kavery was born in Coorg and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Madras, Chennai. She is deeply involved in the functioning of Sun TV Network and is known for her business acumen and strategic thinking.

The Marans founded Sun TV Network in the early 1990s and have grown it into one of the most successful media companies in India. The network has 33 channels and reaches over 95 million households across the country. In addition to its television business, Sun TV Network also owns a number of other businesses, including FM radio, DTH services, and film production.

Kavery Kalanithi Maran is a role model for women in business. She has shown that it is possible to achieve success at the highest level, even in a male-dominated industry. She is an inspiration to many and her story is a testament to the power of hard work and determination.