In a recent podcast, Kushal Lodha shared a striking placement story from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, where a company offered a ₹80 lakh per annum (LPA) package. However, only ₹40 lakh was a fixed salary, while the other ₹40 lakh was designated as 'kidnapping insurance'—a clause intended to cover ransom costs in regions where the company operates, reportedly due to high kidnapping risks. This revelation has reignited discussions about the misleading nature of advertised salary packages, as many job seekers often find a significant gap between Cost to Company (CTC) figures and actual take-home pay. The podcast clip has since gone viral, eliciting a mix of humor and serious commentary on social media. Users have joked about the implications of such a benefit, while others have questioned the transparency of such salary structures. Some speculated that the company involved might be the Tolaram Group, although this remains unverified. Overall, this incident underscores the importance of clarity in salary discussions for prospective employees.