According to Axis Bank website, they earned a Net Profit after Tax of 6,300+ crore in Q3 of FY 24-25 only.
> Q3FY25 Core Operating profit up 14% YOY and 5% QOQ, PAT up 4% YOY, 9MFY25 Consolidated ROA at 1.8%, Consolidated ROE at 16.9%
So if they are going to hold appraisal of their employees, it’s their internal management decision and the onus does not fall on you. Feel free to reply to their leniency mail using these stats about their earnings and their top management to take a little less salary if they are so worried about the employees.