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Anupam Mittal, the founder of Shaadi.com, has urged businesses to reconsider when and how they pay their employees. He argued that instead of following what he described as a British-era system of paying salaries in the following month, companies should ideall... Anupam Mittal, the founder of Shaadi.com, has urged businesses to reconsider when and how they pay their employees. He argued that instead of following what he described as a British-era system of paying salaries in the following month, companies should ideally move towards paying employees twice every month. According to the entrepreneur, timely salary payments can have a far greater impact on employees' lives than many of the workplace perks companies often highlight.Mittal shared his views in a detailed LinkedIn post, where he questioned whether organizations are focusing on the benefits that matter most to their workforce. While many companies promote flexible work arrangements, free meals, wellness programs, and generous leave policies, he believes they often overlook a more fundamental issue, when employees actually receive their money.Why Anupam Mittal thinks the current salary system is outdatedIn his post, Mittal raised a simple question: When should you get paid? He pointed out that many companies claim to be employee-centric, yet continue to follow salary schedules that may not serve employees in the best way.According to him, a large number of businesses in India credit salaries several days into the next month, often around the 7th. Even organisations that process payments on the 1st can sometimes delay transfers because of weekends, public holidays, or banking schedules.131454650Mittal argued that this approach no longer makes sense in a modern economy. He referred to it as a British-era next-month payout system and suggested that businesses should rethink whether it remains relevant today.The entrepreneur also revealed that his own company made a significant change a few years ago. At Shaadi.com, salaries began being paid at the end of the current month rather than in the following month.According to Mittal, the decision was not introduced as a special employee benefit. Instead, he viewed it as a practical and logical way of handling payroll. He said the company adopted the system simply because it felt like common sense.Delayed salaries can create real financial stressAnupam Mittal further added that salary timing is not merely an administrative matter. For many employees, receiving their salary even a few days late can create serious financial challenges.Explaining his point, he noted, 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. Ask the vast majority of India, and they will tell you, Cash flow is dignity. He stressed that many households operate on tight monthly budgets, making regular cash flow extremely important. According to Shark Tank India's judge, having access to one's earnings on time is closely linked to financial security and dignity.Why he wants companies to pay twice a monthWhile advocating for salaries