Mumbai firm responds after ' ₹20 lakh per month' job ad goes viral: ‘Extra zero’

A Mumbai-based investment management firm has gone viral for its job opening where internet users noticed a glaring error in salary calculation. Artha Group recently took to LinkedIn to advertise for a series of job openings, including the position of “Associate – Founder’s Office (Finance).” While the job description seemed straightforward enough, social media users were amused by the salary offered for the position.

The company said that the chosen candidate would be paid a salary of ₹26 lakhs per annum. So far, so good. However, in the very next sentence, it claimed that the associate’s monthly salary would be ₹20 lakhs.

As you can see, something does not add up in the salary calculation.

Artha Group attributed the " ₹20 lakh" figure to human error, telling HT.com in a statement that that the “job post on LinkedIn went live with an accidentally aspirational salary.”

The job posting

The job posting was shared on LinkedIn, where its description read: “The Associate – Founder’s Office (Finance) will serve as the Founder’s strategic financial partner, ensuring high-impact decision-making, structured financial oversight, and execution excellence.”

The salary was given under the “Compensation and Benefits” subheading, where perks included an annual retention bonus of ₹3.25 lakh, an ESOP grant of the same amount, and the opportunity to work alongside the founder, “gaining unparalleled access to high-stakes investment decisions.”

A screenshot of the salary calculation oversight was shared on X, where it sparked amusement.

Take a look at the post below:

In the comments section, many wondered how the investment management firm had made such an error.

“The monthly salary is 20 Lakhs, but the annual package is 26 LPA. Hmmm interesting,” wrote one X user.

“Now we know why they need a finance person,” another joked. “Seems like they really do need an associate in finance,” an X user quipped.

“Acute attention to detail, like the extra zero they casually added there,” read a comment.

Artha Group responds

A spokesperson for the Mumbai firm told HT.com that the job ad went live with an “extra zero”.

“At Artha Group, we take pride in being a launchpad for ambitious talent, empowering our founders, LPs, employees, and future team members. As we continue to grow and expand our team, a recent job post on LinkedIn went live with an accidentally aspirational salary—an honest mistake that the internet was quick to catch. We appreciate the enthusiasm it sparked.

"In an era where AI is perfecting everything, it’s refreshing to see that the human touch still exists, sometimes in the form of an extra zero.

“We set high standards for ourselves, and we love that our community does too. After all, attention to detail is in our DNA—as we are only human. This moment, while unintended, has been a reminder of just how engaged and observant people are when it comes to career opportunities. It also underscores the demand for meaningful roles in high-growth industries like venture capital—where precision and vision go hand in hand,” the Artha Group spokesperson said.

"While we’re always happy to bring attention to the exciting opportunities at Artha Group, the real takeaway is that the role remains open. We are actively looking for top-tier talent to join us in shaping the future of innovation and investment. Got an eye for detail? Consider that a bonus skill.”