Shark Tank India Anupam Mittal says employees should be paid every two weeks instead of the British-era next-month payout system

Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal is known for sharing his views on important topics on social media. He spoke about employee salaries and suggested that companies should pay their staff twice a month instead of following the traditional monthly salary cycle.

Taking to LinkedIn, the Shark Tank India judge said the old payment system needs a rethink, as more frequent payouts could help employees manage expenses such as EMIs, rent, and other regular bills more comfortably.

Anupam shared in a LinkedIn post, "When should you get paid?Companies offer enhanced leave, free food, and remote working so they can say they are ‘employee-centric’. But one of the most valued benefit is ignored. Most companies pay salaries on the 7th. Some on the 1st unless its the weekend, which then means the 2nd, 3rd or the 4th. A few years ago, we decided Shaadi.com that salaries should go out at the end of the current month, not in the following month. Not as a perk. But as common sense. Bcs for some folks, a week's delay may be an accounting detail. But for most, it can mean an EMI bounce, a rent scramble, an awkward call, or half a day wasted fixing something that should never have broken.”

He further added, “Ask the vast majority of India, and they will tell you, Cash flow is dignity. In fact, I think cos should pay twice a month, 15th and 30th. Yes, payroll teams will grumble a bit. But in 2026, with tech, this is not rocket science. Better cash flow means less stress, fewer debt traps, more spending velocity and ergo, a GDP nudge. Win for employees. Win for cos. Win for the economy. So, push your HR & lets end this British-era next-month payout system?”

For the uninitiated, Anupam Mittal has been a part of Shark Tank India's judges panel since season 1. He began his journey with Sagaai.com in 1997 and the website was later renamed as Shaadi.com in 1999.