Elon Musk reacts to tweet about Tesla shareholders approving his $1 trillion pay package

Elon Musk reacted to a post shared by the CEO Dell Technologies, Michael Dell.

Updated on: Nov 7, 2025, 06:39:09 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Tesla shareholders approved an epic $1 trillion pay package for Elon Musk. The deal was earlier proposed by Tesla’s board of directors. Over 75% of Tesla shareholders voted in favour of the pay package, the company said in its annual meeting.

The approval of the $1 trillion pay package could make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. (AFP)

Following this, many took to social media to share their reactions to the news. Among them is Michael Dell, founder and CEO of Dell Technologies, who shared a tweet congratulating Elon Musk.

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“75% is quite a decisive statement by Tesla shareholders. Congratulations Elon Musk.” The EV maker’s CEO reacted to the post with a “Thanks.”

Details about Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package:

It will award the Tesla CEO more than 423 million additional shares, reported Forbes. It will increase his stake in the company to about 25%. However, for the payout, Musk needs to ensure that Tesla achieves certain goals over the next decade.

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One of the main conditions is that Tesla's market capitalisation should increase from $1.5 trillion to $8.5 trillion within 10 years for Musk to receive his full compensation reward. In addition, the company should sell 12 million more cars and 10 million autonomous driving subscriptions.

Furthermore, reportedly under Musk’s leadership, Tesla should operate 1 million Robotaxis and sell 1 million Tesla Bots in the next decade.

World's first trillionaire?

The Tesla shareholders, by awarding the largest corporate payout in history to the world’s richest person, have set Elon Musk on a path to be the world's first trillionaire. However, to secure the title, he will need to meet the goals set by the electric vehicle company for the next decade.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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