A 35‑year‑old woman recounted how a Bengaluru bank allegedly attempted to lowball her salary at ₹30 LPA after learning she's a new mother. She said she rejected the offer and later secured a role in UK, which paid ₹1.2 crore per annum. "Once they knew I was a returning mother...they reduced...initial...offer...They were trying to exploit a returning mother," she stated.