Time Taken to Earn Rs. 1 Crore: India’s Biggest Companies
A viral “Behind the Money” chart shows how quickly India’s largest companies generate Rs. 1 crore in revenue. The leader is SBI, which takes just 7 minutes, followed by HDFC Bank at 8 minutes. LIC, TCS, and ICICI Bank each earn Rs. 1 crore
in about 11 minutes.
in about 11 minutes.
State-owned energy giant ONGC clocks in at 14 minutes, while
Reliance Industries takes 15 minutes. In the private sector,
Axis Bank earns it in 20 minutes, Infosys in
21 minutes, and telecom major Airtel in 22 minutes.
These numbers highlight the staggering revenue scale of India’s financial institutions, IT firms,
energy companies, and telecom players. However, they reflect revenue per minute rather
than actual profits. Costs, margins, and debt levels still define the true financial health of
these giants.
| Company | Approx. Time | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| SBI | ~7 minutes | Banking |
| HDFC Bank | ~8 minutes | Banking |
| LIC | ~11 minutes | Insurance |
| TCS | ~11 minutes | IT Services |
| ICICI Bank | ~11 minutes | Banking |
| ONGC | ~14 minutes | Energy |
| Reliance Industries | ~15 minutes | Conglomerate |
| Axis Bank | ~20 minutes | Banking |
| Infosys | ~21 minutes | IT Services |
| Airtel | ~22 minutes | Telecom |
Note: The chart is based on annual revenue run-rate estimates, not profits.
Figures are approximate and rounded.
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