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Ankur Warikoo Publicly Details Driver’s ₹53,350 Pay, Drawing Praise and Privacy Questions

The viral note used concrete compensation to model respect for long‑serving domestic workers.

Overview

  • In a Nov. 19 X post, Ankur Warikoo said his driver now earns ₹53,350 per month after a fixed 11% annual raise, up from ₹15,000 when he joined 13 years ago.
  • The compensation includes health insurance, a one‑month Diwali bonus and a scooty, with Warikoo expressing hope the salary reaches ₹1 lakh within 5–6 years.
  • Warikoo described the driver as a trusted family partner who holds duplicate house keys, knows their ATM PIN, drives the children and manages key errands.
  • Social reactions were largely positive, praising dignity of labour and employer‑backed benefits, with some commenters noting typical driver wages remain far lower.
  • Some users warned that revealing personal details and a photo could pose security risks, and Warikoo confirmed the shared ATM PIN is for his personal account.