Anup Bagchi to be India's highest-paid bank CEO. Anup Bagchi, set to become HDFC Bank's CEO in late October, may earn up to Rs 43.24 crore (~$3.7 mn) in his first year, making him India's highest-paid bank chief. His package includes Rs 8.9 crore fixed pay, Rs 26.9 crore variable, and a Rs 7.35 crore joining bonus. RBI has approved; shareholder vote closes November 6.