Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Employee Buys iPhone on Black Friday
An operations manager in Delhi with a salary of Rs 26,000 bought an iPhone worth Rs 70,000.
He used a mix of a salary advance from his company, some cash, and a loan to pay for it.
His boss, Kawaljeet Singh, was surprised because the employee has a family to support.
People on social media had different opinions about this purchase.
Some thought it was a bad financial decision, while others believed the employee might have a side income.
Meanwhile, the iPhone 16 is on sale for Rs 66,900, and with an exchange offer, it can cost as low as Rs 36,650.
An operations manager with a Rs 26,000 salary bought a Rs 70,000 iPhone during the Black Friday Sale.
The employee used a salary advance, cash payment, and online financing to make the purchase.
The employee has a family of five, including three kids and a dependent wife.
Social media users had mixed reactions, with some concerned about the employee's financial planning and others suggesting he might have additional income.
The iPhone 16 is currently on sale for Rs 66,900, with exchange offers bringing the price down to Rs 36,650.
- Who
- An operations manager with a salary of Rs 26,000 and his employer, Kawaljeet Singh
- What
- The employee bought an iPhone worth Rs 70,000 using a combination of salary advance, cash payment, and online financing
- When
- During the Black Friday Sale
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- The employee wanted to purchase the iPhone despite having financial responsibilities
- Employee Salary
- Rs 26,000
- iPhone Price
- Rs 70,000
- Financing Plan
- 1 month salary advance, 14k cash payment, 30k online financing with 3k monthly EMI for 12 months
- Employee's Family
- 3 kids and a dependent wife
- iPhone 16 Black Friday Sale Price
- Rs 66,900
- Exchange Bonus for iPhone 15
- Up to Rs 30,250
- Final iPhone 16 Price with Exchange and Discount
- Rs 36,650
