You’re 45, at the peak of your career, only to be told your expertise is "outdated," your salary is "too high," and your role is no longer "essential." Welcome to the shocking new reality in corporate India, where the retirement age isn’t creeping up—it’s crashing down. This isn’t a choice; it’s a corporate push, driven by cost-cutting, automation, and a relentless chase for younger, cheaper talent. But what happens when millions of seasoned professionals are forced out ear