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US Company Pays ₹1.5 Crore For Stool Donations, Fact Check

“In a surprising update, a US-based company is paying huge money for stool donations. Reports say some people can earn up to ₹1.5 crore per year.”
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Confidence: High Checked on April 21, 2026

Summary

There are no current reports of a U.S. company offering stool donors payments as high as ₹1.5 crore per year. Recent articles discuss fecal microbiota transplantation research but do not mention any such lucrative compensation, and no reputable news outlet has documented this claim. Consequently, the statement is unsubstantiated.

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  • Crore - Wikipedia

    Large amounts of money in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan are often written in terms of crore. For example 150,000,000 (one hundred and fifty million) rupees is written as "fifteen crore rupees", "₹ 15 crore".

  • 1000 Crore Club - Wikipedia

    See 100 Crore Club for milestones between ₹100 crore and ₹1000 crore ... ^ RRR's reported worldwide grosses vary between ₹1,300 crore (News18 India, India Today, DNA) – ₹1,387 crore (NDTV India)

akshayachaitanya.org
donorbox.org
  • Nonprofit Donation Processing: The Ultimate Guide [Updated 2026]

    Many payment processing programs will include a sign-up fee, along with contract and processing fees – including flat rates and percentage fees. When researching payment processing systems, find one that costs less but covers all your needs. Some payment processing programs also offer the chance for donors to pay processing fees when donating.

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