BusinessPhoto: NDTV BusinessIndian Startup Founder Asked Employee to Cut Salary from Rs 23 Lakh
An employee at an Indian startup shared on Reddit that the founder called him "overpaid" and asked for a salary reduction from Rs 23 lakh to Rs 15 lakh. The employee joined in 2025 with Rs 20 lakh, faced performance issues, and stayed through the startup's shutdown in April 2026. The founder then moved him to a new company role with Rs 23 lakh before requesting the pay cut.
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