"Remuneration comprises various components including basic salary, allowances and perquisite, PF, superannuation allowances, gratuity and performance bonus. Payment of performance bonus is deferred over a multi-year period," ICICI Bank said in a statement.
"So the total compensation paid to our MD and CEO in FY17 stood at Rs 6.09 crore not Rs 7.84 crore," it said.
According to the latest annual report, the monthly basic salary for Kochhar will be within the range of Rs 1,350,000 to Rs 2,600,000.
In her message, Kochhar said ICICI Bank is focused on capitalising on growth opportunities. At the same time, the bank is taking steps to address challenges in environment.
"Our large size, capital base, robust funding profile, extensive distribution network, diversified portfolio, presence across the financial services sector and leadership in technology, position us very well to leverage the growth opportunities across the economy," Kochhar said.