Overview

• The anonymous poster says he earns ₹9 lakh per annum while many of his 11 teammates make about ₹15 lakh and one earns ₹25 lakh.
• He reports being assigned system-level design and troubleshooting with late-night calls and weekend work after managers said “only you can do it.”
• Following an 11 pm meeting, he messaged HR to ask whom to approach for a raise and plans to frame his case around task complexity, performance, and manager feedback.
• Reddit users urged focusing on market rates or securing a counter-offer, noting that title and previous pay often drive disparities in Indian IT teams.
• The post also alleges five new hires quit within two weeks due to pressure, and media reports note no employer response or independent verification of the claims.