This is how much Google pays to protect CEO Sundar Pichai—It’ll shock you

Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, spent more than $8 million ( ₹68 crores approx.) on personal security for its Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai in 2024, according to the firm’s latest proxy filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), reportedIndia Today.

The annual report reveals that Alphabet allocated approximately $8.27 million (around ₹67.8 crore) to cover security expenses for Pichai, reflecting a 22 per cent rise from the previous year’s figure of $6.78 million ( ₹57.48 crore). The company stated that this sum includes costs associated with residential protection, security consultations, monitoring services, chauffeured transportation, and comprehensive travel-related safety arrangements.