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Harsh Goenka says Rishabh Pant's Rs 12 crore salary cut is unimaginable in corporate world, netizens react

RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka's viral social media post comparing cricketer Rishabh Pant's IPL earnings drop to a CEO's salary sparked debate. Goenka highlighted how player valuations fluctuate drastically via auctions, unlike stable corporate pay. Internet reactions varied, with some questioning Pant's worth and others arguing corporate compensation also adjusts based on performance, challenging the perceived difference in stability.