New Delhi, May 1 -- Corporate employees have voiced their frustration over the paltry pay hikes they have received during the appraisal season. Several have shared sarcastic videos on social media, counting coins - "chillar", a word Indians use humorously to describe a negligible increment - while others have written about their experiences.

For a Reddit user, something unusual happened: "Appraisals decreased his salary." The user expressed his disappointment on r/India Workplace, detailing how he had joined his current company six months ago, had been contributing at par with senior colleagues, and had hoped for a favourable review.

However, the increment fell far short of his expectations despite working efficiently.

"I used to make ...