Shark Tank's Anupam Mittal Says Employees Should Get Paid on the 15th and 30th Here's Why

Shark Tank India judge and Shaadi.com founder Anupam Mittal sparked a debate on social media after he proposed a change to India’s conventional salary payment system.

In recent LinkedIn the entrepreneur argued that employees should ideally be paid twice a month, rather than being paid the following month, as is common in many organizations.

According to Mittal, the timing of salaries has a direct impact on the financial stability of employees and deserves more attention from employers.

Start your post by asking, “When should you get paid?” Mittal suggested that while companies often emphasize perks and benefits in the workplace, they often overlook what he considers to be one of the most valuable aspects of employment.

Questions about the existing wage structure in India

Mittal noted that many companies tout benefits such as “enhanced vacation time, free meals and telecommuting” but rarely discuss when employees get paid.

He pointed out that most organizations in India pay employees during the first week of the following month for work completed in the previous month. While some companies process payroll on the first of the month, others release payments closer to the seventh.

The entrepreneur also noted that weekends and public holidays can sometimes delay payouts even more.

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He argued that for employees balancing rent, EMIs and household expenses, these delays can create unnecessary financial burden.

Why he believes companies should reconsider

Mittal said that payroll schedules may seem like an administrative detail from a company’s perspective, but the impact on employees can be much more significant.

Delayed salaries can lead to missed payments, financial penalties and avoidable stress, he said.

Based on his experience at Shaadi.com, he revealed that the company changed its approach a few years ago.

“A few years ago we decided for Shaadi.com that salaries should go out at the end of the current month, not the month after. Not as a benefit. But as common sense,” he said.

The businessman suggested that paying employees earlier was not intended as an additional benefit, but rather as a practical step that better suits people’s financial needs.

‘Cash flow is dignity’

Mittal also explained why he believes payroll timing matters beyond simply running a payroll.

He argued that what may seem like a small delay to the employer can have real consequences for the employee.

“Because for some people, a week’s delay might be an accounting detail. But for most, it might mean a missed EMI, a rent scramble, an annoying call or half a day wasted fixing something that should never have gone wrong. Ask the vast majority in India and they will tell you that cash flow is dignity,” he said.

The phrase quickly became one of the most talked about aspects of his post, with many professionals sharing their own experiences managing monthly financial obligations.

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His suggestion: Salaries on the 15th and 30th

Mittal went a step further by proposing a new wage structure that would allow employees to be paid twice a month.

Under his proposal, workers would be paid on the 15th and 30th, creating a more regular flow of income and reducing the financial pressure of waiting for a single monthly paycheck.

“Actually, I think companies should pay twice a month, the 15th and 30th. Yes, the payroll teams will grumble a bit. But in 2026, with technology, it’s not rocket science. Better cash flow means less stress, less debt traps, more speed of spending and ergo, the British nudge. Win for employees, win for companies and win next month’s paycheck, win for next years economy.” system?” he said.

According to Mittal, more frequent crediting of salaries could help employees better manage expenses while reducing reliance on short-term loans between paychecks.

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One of Shark Tank India’s most active investors

Apart from his views on workplace culture, Mittal remains one of the most recognizable faces on Shark Tank India.

Since the launch of the show in 2021, he has become one of its most active investors. He reportedly made 103 deals and investments in his first four seasons ₹37.3 million in enterprises included in the program.

During Season 5, Mittal also highlighted some of his notable investments, including Homestrap, Decode Age, and The Honest Home Company.